Salinas Police Department, California
End of Watch Sunday, April 1, 1945
Edgar Claude Smith
Patrolman Smith was killed in a motorcycle accident while on duty.
Patrolman Smith had gone to work and found his radio wasn't working, so he went to a motorcycle shop to get it fixed. The shop was closed that day because it was Easter. On his way to another store, Patrolman Smith was struck by a car and thrown from his motorcycle.
Patrolman Smith had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife, two children, four brothers, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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