Patrol Officer James Anthony Smith
Tucson Police Department
Arizona
End of Watch: Tuesday, October 28, 1980

Biographical Info
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 7 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Tuesday, October 28, 1980
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Smith was killed in a motorcycle accident after another vehicle struck the rear of his patrol motorcycle near Speedway Boulevard and Plumer Avenue. The impact caused his motorcycle to veer into oncoming traffic where he was struck head-on by another car.

Officer Smith was survived by his wife, son and daughter.