Odessa Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Saturday, February 6, 1988
Age: 25
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 137
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: August 3, 1987
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Scott Smith died of injuries he sustained when his motorcycle was struck by a motor vehicle as he responded to a burglary in progress call. Officer Smith lived on life support for six months after the incident. He was assigned to the Traffic Division.
Officer Smith had served with the agency for 3 years. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, parents, and brother.