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Smith. Jr, William, PTL.
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Casualty Info
Last Address Birth: Jun. 6, 1923 North Carolina, USA Death: Jan. 12, 1974 Carteret County North Carolina, USA
Patrolman Smith was killed in an automobile accident while pursuing a traffic violator on N.C. Highway 101 in Carteret County. His vehicle struck a bridge abutment and burst into flames. Rescuers were unable to approach the vehicle when they arrived because his ammunition was exploding as a result of the heat.
Patrolman Smith was assigned to Troop A, District 8. He had been with the agency for 25 years and was survived by his wife and son, who later went into law enforcement.
