Deputy Sheriff Michael Ray Smith

Deputy Sheriff Michael Ray Smith

Upton County Sheriff's Department, Texas

End of Watch Friday, June 8, 2012

Add to My Heroes

Michael 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

emergency response, vehicle crash

Most Recent Reflection

View all 182 Reflections

Gone but never forgotten. Mike you are missed my friend. I enjoyed our short time together at the SO. You were a gentle giant.

K9 Offiicer Lucas Mesa
ECISD PD

April 25, 2024

Want even more control of your Reflection? Create a free ODMP account now for these benefits:

  • Quick access to your heroes
  • Reflections published quicker
  • Save a Reflection signature
  • View, edit or delete any Reflection you've left in the past

Create an account for more options, or use this form to leave a Reflection now.