Deputy Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr., 23, killed when struck by suspected drunk driver Nicholas Terlizzi, 24, on Gillespie Street in Fayetteville, North Carolina

Modified Date: 
Fri, 06/09/2023 - 1:45pm
Accident Date: 
Friday, December 16, 2022

Cumberland County deputy hit, killed by drunk driver while investigating robbery

The deputy was investigating a robbery around 2:45 a.m. that happened at the Circle K at 2990 Gillespie St. He was with the K-9 unit to track the robbery suspect, when a drunk driver hit him.

Cumberland County deputy hit, killed by suspected drunk driver, funeral service to be held today

Bolanos-Anavisca's funeral service is being held Friday at the Rivers of Living Water Church of God. The visitation begins at 10 a.m., and the funeral service begins at 2 p.m.

The church is located at 1764 Bingham Drive in Fayetteville.

People Involved: 
Oscar Yovani Bolanos-Anavisca Jr.
Nicholas Terlizzi