Correctional Officer Adam Michael Sanderson

Adam Michael Sanderson

Correctional Officer Adam Sanderson was killed in automobile crash when the driver of a vehicle fleeing the scene of a stabbing struck the DOC van head-on in Union County.

Officer Sanderson, who was driving the van, was killed in the crash and a second officer was injured. The two officers were conducting a perimeter check while participating in a mock escape drill at the the time.

The suspect driving the truck, who was also a Department of Corrections employee, was also killed in the crash.

Officer Sanderson had served with the agency for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and son.