Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, August 26, 1995
Age: 49
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Vehicle pursuit
Date of Incident: August 26, 1995
Weapon Used: Automobile
Suspect Info: Not available
Sergeant Earl White and Police Officer Lindora Smith were killed when their patrol car collided with another patrol car at Holmur and Elmhurst streets during a pursuit.
The two officers had attempted to stop the vehicle for reckless driving at 2:40 am. In addition to Sergeant White and Officer Smith, a police Explorer who was on a ride-along was killed in the collision. The officer in the second patrol car was injured.
Sergeant White had served with the Detroit Police Department for 22 years. He is survived by his wife and three children.