Detroit Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Saturday, August 26, 1995
Add to My HeroesEarl Lavelle White
Sergeant Earl White and Police Officer Lindora Smith were killed when their patrol car collided with another patrol car at Holmur and Elmhurst streets during a pursuit.
The two officers had attempted to stop the vehicle for reckless driving at 2:40 am. In addition to Sergeant White and Officer Smith, a police Explorer who was on a ride along was killed in the collision. The officer in the second patrol car was injured.
Sgt. White is survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour 22 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Vehicle pursuit
- Weapon Automobile
- Offender Not available
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