Louisiana State Police, Louisiana
End of Watch Thursday, January 17, 1957
Add to My HeroesEli L. Smith
Sergeant Smith succumbed to injuries sustained when his vehicle was forced off of the roadway by a vehicle he was pursuing for a traffic violation the previous year. As he attempted to pass the vehicle he was forced off the road.
Sergeant Smith was assigned to Troop D and had been with the agency for 14 years.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour 14 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Incident Date Sunday, January 29, 1956
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in peace Sergeant Smith.
Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
January 27, 2020
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