Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell was killed in a vehicle crash in the 7400 block of Highway 311 at the intersection of Grubbs Road around 6:00 a.m.
A driver was traveling south on Highway 311 at over 100 mph in a 55 mph zone when he crossed the dividing line, colliding with Deputy Mitchell. Deputy Mitchell was pronounced deceased after being transported to Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.
The 19-year-old driver was charged with second-degree murder, reckless driving, speeding, and driving left of center.
Deputy Mitchell had served with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office for about a year and a half and previously served with the King Police Department. Survivors include his expectant wife, 2-year-old child, parents, and four siblings. His brother also serves with the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
Survivors include his expectant wife, 2-year-old child, parents, and four siblings.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Mitchell gave the Forsyth County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Winston-Salem community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Mitchell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Kaleb Mitchell is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In NC, 205 of 664 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 30.9% of this state's fallen.
At Forsyth County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 9 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 55.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Kaleb Mitchell's cause is highlighted.
How Kaleb Mitchell Compares
Offender Outcome
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When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Kaleb Mitchell is highlighted in Mar.
Incident Location
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