A Columbus County Sheriff’s deputy was killed Thursday morning in a two‑vehicle crash, and a Clarkton man is now facing charges in the fatal collision.
Deputy Damien Bost died after a wreck that occurred early Thursday in Columbus County. Details of the crash, including the exact location and circumstances, have not yet been released by the North Carolina State Highway Patrol, which is leading the investigation.
Court records show that David Samuel McPherson, 33, of 941 Page’s Road, Clarkton, has been charged in connection with the deputy’s death. McPherson is charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle, reckless driving, and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.
McPherson was booked into the Columbus County Detention Center at 2:06 p.m. Thursday and is being held on a $100,000 secured bond.
The Sheriff’s Office has not yet released a public statement regarding Deputy Bost’s death. Additional information is expected as Highway Patrol completes its investigation and next‑of‑kin notifications.
This is a developing story, and BC News will update as more details become available.
All individuals listed are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
Charges and case statuses may change as investigations and court proceedings continue.
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