Police Benevolent Foundation

Deputy Damien Draper Bost, 30, died after being struck by a tractor-trailer while shielding road crews on U.S. 74. The driver, David McPherson, 33, was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and reckless driving. A memorial fund was established for Bost’s family.

Deputy Damien Draper Bost, 30, died after being struck by a tractor-trailer while shielding road crews on U.S. 74. The driver, David McPherson, 33, was arrested and charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and reckless driving. A memorial fund has been established for Bost's family.

Deputy Damien Bost died after being struck by an 18-wheeler while blocking traffic for road crews on Highway 74 in North Carolina. The truck driver, David Samuel McPherson, was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless driving, and failure to reduce speed.