Andrew Hein has been terminated from his position as wrestling coach and physical education teacher at Wayne Memorial High School.
The termination reportedly stems from an auto accident which took place at about 8:18 a.m. Feb. 8 on the I-96 exit in Howell. According to the accident report, the driver lost control of the vehicle while traveling at more than the 70 miles per hour speed limit and drove into the area between the highway and the exit ramp where the vehicle rolled over.
The original police report stated that Hein, as the driver, was the sole occupant of the vehicle while subsequent events indicated that at least three members of the wrestling team were in the car at the time of the crash.
The students subsequently admitted being in the car when one of them exhibited signs of a concussion three days after the Saturday morning crash. Reportedly, Hein was transporting the students to a wrestling tournament in Howell. The students were picked up from the accident scene, transported to the competition where they competed in their respective matches, according to reports.
None of them received any medical treatment at the time.
The students later confessed that Hein had told them not to mention the accident to anyone.
Reportedly, the county prosecutor is reviewing the police reports to determine if any criminal charges should be filed.
