Austin Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Saturday, December 15, 1979
Add to My HeroesLee Craig Smith
Police Officer Lee Smith succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle accident on the Mopac Freeway after his steering failed due to a defective part. He began to recover from his injuries but several months after the accident suddenly died as a result of them.
Officer Smith was a U.S Air Force veteran of the Vietnam war. He is survived by his wife, and three children.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge 450
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 17 ReflectionsLee it’s been 41 years we were kind brother, both ex’s of sisters that we were married too, room mates and good friends. I always enjoyed our time together, I am so sorry you were robbed of time on earth. I lost track of Marsha “your loving bride” over time. You would have been very proud of your children. Think of you often.
James Smith
Royse City, Texas
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February 14, 2021
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