North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Friday, November 2, 2018
Add to My HeroesBenjamin Derek Wallace
Master Trooper Benjamin Wallace suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after assisting at the scene of an accident with injuries on NC 242.
He completed his shift and returned home where he suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after midnight.
Trooper Wallace had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 10-1/2 years. He is survived by one child.
Bio
- Age 45
- Tour 10 years, 7 months
- Badge B447
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
- Incident Date Thursday, November 1, 2018
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsMaster Trooper Wallace,
On today, the 1st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of North Carolina. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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