By Police1 Staff
AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — A North Carolina trooper died unexpectedly from an apparent heart attack.
According to the Avery County Sheriff’s Facebook, Brandon Peterson passed away on Friday.
Last month, he was honored as Highway Patrolman of the Year by Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his work to educate youth about the dangers of driving under the influence.
“Trooper Peterson exhibits the highest virtues of professionalism to which someone in law enforcement or public service can aspire,” DA Seth Banks said in a statement regarding Peterson’s award.
Peterson leaves behind a wife and 3-year-old daughter.