Greene County Deputy Dies in Patrol Car Crash During Pursuit
A Greene County deputy has died after crashing their patrol car while attempting to catch up with a suspect vehicle during a chase. The suspect vehicle also later crashed, with the suspect sustaining serious injuries.
Greenville New Bern Washington, NC, November 13, 2026 — A Greene County deputy has died following a patrol car crash that occurred during a pursuit. The incident took place as the deputy was attempting to catch up with a suspect vehicle.
The Greene County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the fatality of one of its deputies. The crash involved the deputy’s patrol car and happened while the deputy was engaged in a chase with a suspect vehicle. The specific details regarding the timeline and exact location of the crash within Greene County were not immediately available.
According to the information provided, the deputy’s patrol car was involved in a collision while the officer was attempting to gain on the suspect vehicle. The circumstances leading up to the chase were also not detailed in the provided summary.
In a subsequent development, the suspect vehicle involved in the pursuit also crashed. The summary stated that the suspect sustained serious injuries as a result of this second crash. Information regarding the suspect’s current condition, identity, or the nature of the initial alleged offense was not provided.
Officials have not released the name of the deceased deputy or further details about the crash investigation. The cause of the deputy’s patrol car crash and the specific factors contributing to the suspect vehicle’s crash are under investigation. The Greene County Sheriff’s Office is expected to release more information as it becomes available.
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