North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Thursday, October 21, 1999
Add to My HeroesWilliam Bryant Davis
Trooper William Davis was killed when he lost control of his patrol car on McConnell Road while responding to a felony traffic stop on I-85.
As Trooper Davis rounded a curve, his patrol car slid into a pickup truck and then into a tree. Two other troopers who were following close behind immediately stopped and attempted to revive him. He was taken by ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead approximately an hour and 45 minutes later. The subject of the felony traffic stop was arrested later in the day.
Trooper Davis had served in law enforcement for 27 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, brother, and sister.
In 2006, the Mt. Hope Church Road bridge over Interstate 40/85 at, exit 132, was renamed the Trooper W. B. Davis Bridge.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour 26 years
- Badge D-233
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 24 ReflectionsTrooper Davis,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
October 21, 2024
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