North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, April 7, 2017
Add to My HeroesBrandon Carroll Peterson
Trooper Brandon Peterson suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after attempting to stop a vehicle driving the wrong way in the snow on a US-19 in Yancey County.
He followed the vehicle for three miles before he was safely able to stop it. He completed his shift and collapsed shortly after returning home.
Trooper Peterson had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for nine years. He is survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 9 years, 1 month
- Badge G-143
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Weapon Not available
- Offender Not available
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