NC trooper dies after weeks-long battle with COVID-19

HENDERSON, NC (WWAY/WTVD) — A North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper has died from his battle with COVID-19.

Brent Montgomery has been battling the virus since February.

The community held a fundraiser recently in Henderson, to help raise money for his family.

According to Vance County Fire Department, Montgomery has now died from the virus.

In a statement, the fire department praised Montgomery as an honorable man who others strived to be like.

The North Carolina State Highway Patrol also released a statement about the death of Tpr. Montgomery.