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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsTrooper Peterson,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army Reserve. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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