Cocke County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Friday, December 20, 1974
Add to My HeroesBilly Walter Smith
Deputy Sheriff Billy Smith and Deputy Sheriff Lloyd Clevenger were killed in an automobile crash while on patrol.
The deputies were turning onto an on-ramp for I-40 when their vehicle was broadsided by a drunk driver who was driving without headlights on. Both deputies were killed instantly. The drunk driver was acquitted on a technicality.
Deputy Smith had served with the Cocke County Sheriff's Department for four months. He is survived by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 26
- Tour 4 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicular assault
- Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
- Offender Acquitted
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