South Carolina Highway Patrol, South Carolina
End of Watch: Monday, September 23, 1940
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: 3 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: September 23, 1940
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Patrolman Smith was killed in a motorcycle accident on SC Highway 9 while on patrol in Chesterfield County at approximately 0045 hours. Patrolman Smith and a Pageland police officer were returning to Pageland after having stopped a traffic violator when Patrolman Smith's motorcycle veered off of the roadway and struck a tree. Patrolman Smith was killed instantly upon impact.
Patrolman Smith had served with the South Carolina Highway Patrol for only 3 months and was assigned to the Pageland-Chesterfield District. He was survived by his wife.