Tucson Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, October 28, 1980
Add to My HeroesJames Anthony Smith
Officer James Smith was killed in a motorcycle crash 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.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour 7 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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