Deputy was severely injured in February vehicle accident
On Feb. 22, Clark County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Drew Kennison was involved in a tragic vehicle accident where a large tree, burdened by heavy snowfall, fell into the roadway and onto Deputy Kennison's patrol car as he returned from training in Skamania County.
Deputy Kennison was pinned inside the vehicle for a significant amount of time. The exceptional response by his fellow SWAT team members traveling with him and other emergency responders saved his life, but the accident resulted in his left leg being amputated.
From the beginning, Deputy Kennison was determined to return to work. He would accept nothing less than a full return to duty. After months of rehab and hard work, his tenacity and grit are paying off.
“Today we welcomed him back to work after just over five months after the accident,’’ read a statement from the Clark County Sheriff’s Office Tuesday. “Thank you again to everyone involved in helping him get back.
“Deputy Kennison is an inspiration to all of us at the Clark County Sheriff's Office,’’ the statement read.
Information provided by Clark County Sheriff’s Office.