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Off-duty Washington County deputy believed to have drank alcohol before crash that injured children, couple
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Off-duty Washington County deputy believed to have drank alcohol before crash that injured children, couple

An off-duty Washington County deputy is believed to have consumed alcohol before causing a front crash which injured five children and a couple in their 30s.

what we know

The Minnesota State Patrol (MSP) accident report indicates that the accident occurred on Highway 95 near Scenic Lane in Afton just before 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, October 27.

Authorities say Campbell Johnston Blair, 58, of Hastings, was driving a Subaru Crosstrek north on Highway 95 when he crossed the median and crashed head-on into a southbound Ford Expedition.

The accident report lists alcohol as a factor in Blair’s involvement in the accident.

Blair is a deputy with the Washington County Sheriff’s Office and was off duty during the incident.

The accident report indicates that five children were also in the Ford Expedition at the time of the accident. Among the children was a 2-year-old girl. a 7-year-old girl, a 6-year-old boy, an 8-year-old boy and a 9-year-old boy.

The accident report now indicates that the children suffered minor injuries, but initially did not include information about the children in the vehicle.

A man and a woman, both in their 30s, also suffered non-life-threatening injuries in the crash.

Sheriff’s Office Response

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office shared the following statement regarding the incident:

“We are aware of the motor vehicle accident involving an off-duty Washington County trooper. The Minnesota State Patrol is currently investigating the incident and we will take all appropriate actions in accordance with our policies and procedures pending the outcome of the investigation.” .

The Washington County Prosecutor’s Office said it “received a referral from the investigating agency and is currently under review.”

Blair’s background

The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said Blair was hired in 2020.

Blair was also a star hockey player, even having a trophy named in his honor in 2022.

what we don’t know

As of Thursday morning, no criminal charges had been announced against Blair.

Authorities have not released any details about Blair’s alleged level of intoxication during the crash.