A Columbus firefighter was charged with DUI, hit-skip, and obstruction after a Christmas Eve crash in Licking County.

A Columbus firefighter, Terry Erwin, 55, has been charged with driving under the influence, hit-skip, and obstructing official business after a crash in Licking County on Christmas Eve, December 24, 2025. The incident, which occurred during the holiday season, led to a local investigation, with authorities confirming Erwin faces multiple criminal charges but releasing no further details about injuries, other parties involved, or the crash’s circumstances. The case is under active investigation by Licking County law enforcement.