North Carolina Highway Patrol, North Carolina
End of Watch Saturday, January 12, 1974
Add to My HeroesWilliam James Smith, Jr.
Patrolman Smith was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a traffic violator on N.C. Highway 101 in Carteret County. His vehicle struck a bridge abutment and burst into flames. Rescuers were unable to approach the vehicle when they arrived because his ammunition was exploding as a result of the heat.
Patrolman Smith was assigned to Troop A, District 8. He had served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for 25 years and was survived by his wife and son, who later went into law enforcement, and by his daughter.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 25 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 16 ReflectionsRest in peace Patrolman Smith.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 10, 2019
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