Patrolman Wesley John Smith
Charleston Police Department
South Carolina
End of Watch: Tuesday, December 16, 1975
Cause: Automobile accident

Biographical Info
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: 60

Policeman Smith was killed in an automobile accident while responding to a robbery in progress call.

Policeman Smith lost control of his cruiser on the ramp of the Highway 61 overpass over Highway 17 about 1:40 am. The patrol car struck the abutment.

Policeman Smith had been responding to a report of a robbery in progress at the Riverview Holiday Inn. The reported robbery was later found to be a less serious larceny.