Trooper Kyle Patrick Barber, North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

Trooper Kyle Patrick Barber

North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina

End of Watch Tuesday, May 19, 2009

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Kyle Patrick Barber

Trooper Kyle Barber succumbed to complications of injuries sustained two years earlier when he was struck by a vehicle.

He was assisting another trooper who had stopped an ATV on a rural road in Wilkes County. During the stop, the ATV rolled and pinned him against his patrol car, causing him to suffer major injuries.

As a result of the injuries, Trooper Barber had undergone 10 surgeries and other treatment to his lower legs. He passed away from complication of the most recent surgery.

Trooper Barber had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 24 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

The North Carolina Department of Transportation named a bridge near Wilkesboro on US421 in Wilkes County as the Trooper Kyle Barber Memorial Bridge in honor of Trooper Barber.

Bio

Age 46
Tour 24 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by vehicle
Incident Date Saturday, January 20, 2007

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It is always sad to see a young fellow Carolinian pass away so soon when there was so much promise in deeds yet to be done for our State and its people. Equally sad is when that young man is a member the Long Grey Line of Troopers who selflessly serve to protect the Citizens of our State come sun, rain, sleet or snow, chasing criminals down or helping a stranded motorist. They never shirk their duty even at the cost of their own lives if necessary..
Rest well, young man, in our Lord's loving arms, and then arise to take your place among all of your Law Enforcement Brothers who form the Honor Guard of our God.
May God grant you Peace.

Dr. Jerry W. Leonard
(Retired) Special Agent-in-Charge US ACI,(Formerly Agent NC State ABC)

December 4, 2024