Randolph County deputy and wife killed in traffic crash, sheriff's office says

A Randolph County Sheriff's Office deputy and his wife were killed in a traffic accident, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities said the crash happened Wednesday as Deputy John David Garner and his wife Alisha were returning home from vacation. Featured North Carolina State Highway Patrol charges driver after fatal motorcycle crash North Carolina Department of Justice investigating Pilot Mountain Police Department North Carolina HBCU names its first-ever woman chancellorGet the latest interesting news by clicking hereThe sheriff's office shared the incident on its Facebook account: The sheriff's office said Dep. Garner retired from the Randolph County Sheriff's Office as a lieutenant in 2021 with 22 years of service. After retirement, he returned to the Sheriff's Office where he currently served as a part-time bailiff. “Rest in peace, good and faithful servant, we will take care of it from now on.” » said the sheriff's office. “Please keep their daughters, families, friends and colleagues in your thoughts and prayers.” Sheriff's Office deputies said funeral arrangements are “incomplete at this time.” There is no additional information on what led to the accident. NOWCAST streaming newslettersNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch TV NOWCAST | Local News | National | News we love | Keep up to date with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here