Michael T Smith

End of Watch: Thursday, March 11, 1976

Biographical Info

Age: 24

Tour of Duty: Not available

Rank: Patrolman

Assignment: Traffic

Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident

Date of Incident: Thursday, March 11, 1976

Incident Location: Minors Lane and Ireland Drive

Weapon Used: Not applicable

Suspect Info: Not applicable

Case Status: Closed

Michael T Smith headshot

Narrative

Patrolman Smith was killed in a motorcycle accident at Minors Lane and Ireland Drive while attempting to catch up to a speeding motorist. Another vehicle pulled out in front of his motorcycle, causing a collision.

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