North Carolina Department of Public Safety - Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice, North Carolina
End of Watch Tuesday, November 9, 1999
Add to My HeroesShannon Cuddington Smith
Correctional Officer Shannon Smith was struck and killed by a car while supervising a work crew on U.S. 70.
The driver of the vehicle lost control while talking on a cellular phone, over-corrected back onto the roadway, and struck Officer Smith. The suspect was charged with misdemeanor death by vehicle and reckless driving and fined $2000.
Officer Smith had served with the North Carolina Division of Prisons for four years. She is survived by her husband, daughter, parents, and sister.
In honor of Officer Smith, the North Carolina Department of Transportation named a bridge on US 70 over the Neuse River, in Johnston County, the Shannon Smith Bridge.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour 4 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
Most Recent Reflection
View all 35 ReflectionsRest in Peace Correctional Officer Smith. Thank you for your service. My thoughts and prayers are with the Smith Family and the North Carolina Division of Adult Correction and Juvenile Justice.
Cpl. Gary Hughes (Retired)
Passaic County Sheriff's Office New Jersey
November 26, 2024
