Trooper John Henry Duncan Jr.
North Carolina Highway Patrol
North Carolina
End of Watch: Tuesday, January 9, 2001

Biographical Info
Age: 28
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: B-157

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: Tuesday, January 9, 2001
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Arrested

Trooper John Duncan was killed in an automobile accident while assisting another trooper in a vehicle pursuit.

The other trooper had made a traffic stop and had asked the driver of the vehicle for permission to search it. Trooper Duncan arrived on the scene to assist when the suspect began struggling with the troopers. The suspect was able to return to his vehicle and drive away, with both troopers following.

During the pursuit, Trooper Duncan lost control of his patrol car, crossed the center lane, and struck a group of trees. On impact the patrol car caught fire and exploded. The suspect was arrested and charged with several traffic and criminal charges in connection with the incident.

Trooper Duncan had been a member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 2 years, and was assigned to Trooper B in Cumberland County. He is survived by his wife and three young children.