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Deputy Constable Frederick James Smartt | Fresno County Constable's Office - Fresno Judicial District, California
Fresno County Constable's Office - Fresno Judicial District, California

Deputy Constable

Frederick James Smartt

Fresno County Constable's Office - Fresno Judicial District, California

End of Watch: Friday, August 16, 1918

Biographical Info

Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: August 15, 1918
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Constable Smartt was killed in a motorcycle while on patrol. His motorcycle collided with a fruit truck and he was thrown to the ground. The truck then ran over him, causing fatal internal injuries. Deputy Constable Smartt succumbed to his injuries the following day.

Deputy Constable Smartt had been in law enforcement for 20 years and was survived by his wife.