Harnett County Deputy Dies in Multi-Vehicle Crash
HARNETT COUNTY, NC—A Harnett County deputy assigned as a School Resource Officer at a local middle school died in a multi-vehicle collision on October 10 at approximately 2:41 p.m.
According to the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, the crash occurred on Highway 210 near the intersection with Johnsonville Road. The deputy was driving a marked patrol vehicle when it collided with two other vehicles traveling in the southbound lane.
Authorities confirmed that two additional individuals sustained injuries, though their conditions have not been disclosed. Emergency medical services responded to the scene, providing aid to the injured parties and transporting them to a nearby medical facility.
The Highway Patrol reported that the crash resulted in lane closures for several hours as first responders worked to clear the scene. The circumstances of the collision are currently under investigation.
Witnesses reported seeing debris scattered across the roadway, and tow trucks were called in to remove the damaged vehicles. Harnett County officials expressed condolences to the deputy's family and colleagues during this tragic time.
The investigation remains ongoing, with updates expected as more information becomes available.