Columbus County Deputy dies in line of duty following vehicle crash, investigation underway

COLUMBUS COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — A Columbus County sheriff’s deputy was killed in a motor vehicle collision Thursday morning.

33-year-old Deputy Damien Draper Bost was the deputy killed.

The sheriff’s office announced the death Thursday, describing it as a heartbreaking loss for the agency and the community it serves.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation by North Carolina State Highway Patrol.

“Our family at the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office suffered a heartbreaking loss with the line-of-duty death of Deputy Damien Bost following a motor vehicle collision,” the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

The agency said its immediate focus is supporting Deputy Bost’s family, friends and fellow deputies during this difficult time.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the collision. Officials said additional information will be released as it becomes available.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information is released by investigators.