Rocky Mount police officer killed in off-duty ATV accident

Published
June 11, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Rocky Mount, North Carolina
Rock Quarry Road
Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Rocky Mount North Carolina in Rocky Mount, North Carolina: Officer Michael Cotton was killed in an off‐duty ATV accident on Rock Quarry Road in Rocky Mount, N.C. He died at the scene after EMS performed CPR following a crash that occurred around 7:30 p.m. and was discovered by deputies at about 10:45 p.m.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Officer Michael Cotton Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Rocky Mount police officer killed in off-duty ATV accident

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