North Carolina

Deputy Auston Reudelhuber Killed in Accident at NC 150 in Davidson County, NC

Published on: September 18, 2023

Date of Accident
September 9, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Deputy Auston Reudelhuber
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

NC-150, Lexington, Davidson County, NC, USA

What Happened

North Carolina Highway Patrol officials are investigating a collision that killed an officer at NC 150 in Davidson County, NC on September 9th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 5:22 a.m. According to investigators, a box truck headed southbound is alleged to have traveled left of center before colliding head-on with a northbound patrol unit. The officers operating the patrol unit, identified as 32-year-old Deputy Auston Reudelhuber, suffered fatal injuries in the collision. The operator of the box truck, identified as 24-year-old William Benton, was not injured, according to sources. Sources further indicate charges for reckless driving, driving left of center and death by motor vehicle were recommended and/or issued against Benton.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
North Carolina State Highway Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Box Truck, Patrol Unit
Road/Highway
NC 150
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Box Truck and a Patrol Unit were involved in a collision

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