JACKSON COUNTY, Ohio. (WSAZ) - The community is remembering a police officer who was killed while off-duty in a crash.

Wellston Police Department announced the passing of Matthew Juniper.

He was 25 years old.

Juniper was an officer with the Wellston Police Department, joining the department in 2021, according to city officials.

One killed, two hurt in crash

The Ohio State Highway Patrol said Juniper died from his injuries after the golf cart he was a passenger on was hit from behind by a car.

The crash was reported around 2 a.m. Saturday.

“Officer Juniper was a great man, and large part of our community,” said Wellston Mayor Anthony Brenner. “You never realize the impact one individual can have until they are torn from you.”

Social media has been flooded with tributes honoring Juni

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