Joshua Patrick Death – On Thursday, February 22, tragedy hit Duplin County, North Carolina, when a Duplin County Sheriff’s Office officer was killed in a vehicle crash while responding to a report. The tragedy happened at the intersection of Cornwallis Road and Betholite Road at 8:00 p.m., casting a pall over the community. According to reports, the deputy was summoned to the same residence earlier that evening, around 4:45 p.m., in response to a domestic quarrel. However, as fate would have it, conditions changed dramatically during the subsequent call, resulting in the deadly crash.
The driver of the other vehicle involved, Joshua Patrick, died as a result of the collision. Despite efforts to save him, Joshua died from his injuries upon arrival at ECU Health in Kenansville. His unexpected death has left a tremendous emptiness in the hearts of his loved ones and the community as a whole. While Joshua’s voyage ended tragically, the deputy involved in the incident was fortunate to survive with non-life-threatening injuries. Transported to the same hospital for treatment, the deputy is now faced with the difficult challenge of healing from the physical and mental toll of the tragedy.
Following the tragedy, the North Carolina State Highway Patrol took leadership of the investigation, meticulously piecing together the events leading up to the collision. Their thorough investigation attempts to shed light on the facts surrounding the unfortunate tragedy and bring comfort to those touched by the loss.
As the community mourns Joshua Patrick’s death and deals with the consequences of the crash, support and condolences flood in from all sides. In times of misfortune, the power of unity and compassion shines brightest, bringing comfort to those affected by the tragedy. As the investigation continues, the community rallies in support of the families affected by this tragic loss, holding out hope for healing and closure in the days ahead.