Damian Bost

Deputy Sheriff Damien Bost was struck and killed by the driver of a tractor-trailer on U.S. Highway 74/76 near the Hallsboro Road exit.

At 10:40 a.m., Deputy Bost was parked in the median with his cruiser lights activated. He was at the construction scene to warn drivers about the repaving project when a tractor-trailer in the westbound lane hit his cruiser. A construction worker was also injured.

The driver was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle, reckless driving, and failure to reduce speed.

Deputy Bost had served with the Columbus County Sheriff's Office for eight years and was a School Resource Officer.