A deadly car crash involving two North Carolina officer brothers and a detained driver is being investigated by the NC State Highway Patrol.
Authorities said that Trooper John Horton had just detained a driver, identified as Dusty Luke Beck, at a traffic stop when his brother Officer James Horton lost control of his cruiser and slammed into them.
The accident occurred at around 9 p.m. just after an inch of rain had fallen in the area, which may have caused the crash.
John Horton and Beck were killed while James sustained minor injuries and received treatment at a local hospital.
“Our hearts are broken with the loss of our friend and our brother, Trooper John Horton,” Colonel Freddy L. Johnson Jr. said of the fallen 15-year veteran of the police department.
“For all involved in this tragic event the coming days will undoubtedly be difficult, but we are committed to stand alongside with them with our thoughts, prayers, and unwavering support.”
