New Mexico State Police, New Mexico
End of Watch Monday, August 6, 1984
Add to My HeroesDavid M. Smith
Patrolman David Smith and Patrolman Lowell Howard were killed in an aircraft accident while performing an aerial speed enforcement operation. After the operation ended the officers radioed that they were going to fly over the enforcement zone one last time. As they did so one of the aircraft wheels struck a powerline, causing the aircraft to strike the ground. Both officers were killed instantly.
Patrolman Smith had been with the agency for six years and was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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Patrolman Lowell D. Howard
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EOW: August 6, 1984
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsPatrolman Smith,
On today, the 33rd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Patrolman who was on that plane with you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of the state of New Mexico. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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