WETUMPKA — A Wetumpka police officer has been indicted in connection with a fatal wreck that occurred while he was on duty.

Andrew William Bass faces manslaughter charges in connection with the Oct. 22 crash, confirmed Chief Assistant District Attorney C.J. Robinson. The Elmore County Grand Jury wrapped up its deliberations Friday.

Bass turned himself in to the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office on Wednesday, Elmore County Sheriff Bill Franklin confirmed. Bass did not receive special treatment because he was an officer, the prosecutor said. It’s common practice in the circuit to allow people to turn themselves in, even if they face serious charges, he said.

Manslaughter charges were sought because Bass was allegedly traveling at a high rate of speed and did not have his lights and siren on, Robinson said. Bass was answering a call at the time. Court records show he was driving at more than 90 miles per hour. Bass could not be reached for comment. His attorney, Kenny James could not be reached for comment.

Police Chief Danny Billingsley could not be reached for comment about Bass' employment status. Mayor Jerry Willis declined to comment on the specifics of the case, citing the ongoing criminal investigation.

"I will say this, it is a sad day for Wetumpka," Willis said. "We have an officer indicted, and we had a lady that was killed in this wreck. We will let this case work it's way through the court system and we will handle it that way."

Bass, 29, of Wetumpka, didn't receive special treatment during the booking process, Franklin said. He remained in the Elmore County Jail Wednesday afternoon under $35,000 bond, records show.

"He was booked, fingerprinted and photographed just like anyone else," the sheriff said.

News of Bass' arrest had begun to filter out midday Wednesday.

"I'm really surprised that the indictment even happened," said 'Mac' McCain, of Wetumpka. He was eating lunch at Hog Rock BBQ,a popular Wetumpka restaurant. "Most of the time the cops protect each other."

Leslie Jones, also of Wetumpka, took a different approach.

"Everybody has their right to their day in court," she said. "But everybody should be held to the same standard, no matter who they are or what their jobs are."

The wreck took place at the intersection of U.S. Highway 231 and Cambridge Avenue. Ellaine Merritt, 52, of Wetumpka, died from her injuries, a report from the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency said at the time. Merritt was driving a 21016 Honda Pilot when she was struck by the 2010 Dodge Charger patrol car driven by Bass, the report showed. Follow up accident reports show the collision occurred in the center turning lane on U.S. Highway 231.

Manslaughter is a Class B felony, with a punishment range of 2 to 20 years in prison.