Upton County Sheriff's Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, June 8, 2012
Add to My HeroesMichael Ray Smith
Deputy Sheriff Mike Smith was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a fire at an oil tank battery just before 7:00 a.m.
He was traveling northbound on Route 349, north of Rankin when an oil-field truck crossed the center line and struck his patrol car head-on.
Deputy Smith had served with the Upton County Sheriff's Office for two years. He is survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 182 ReflectionsGone but never forgotten. Mike you are missed my friend. I enjoyed our short time together at the SO. You were a gentle giant.
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