Patrolman David M. Smith, New Mexico State Police, New Mexico

Patrolman David M. Smith

New Mexico State Police, New Mexico

End of Watch Monday, August 6, 1984

David 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 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.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

August 6, 2017