U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
James Smith
2007
James Watkins Smith Sr. served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrol Officer James Smith succumbed to injuries sustained six years earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle crash on May 4th, 2001.
He was responding to an emergency call when another driver made an illegal U-turn in front of him on North Roan Street near Hemlock Lane.
He suffered severe head and internal injuries and required constant medical care until passing away.
Officer Smith was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was responding to an emergency call when another driver made an illegal U-turn in front of him on North Roan Street near Hemlock Lane.
He suffered severe head and internal injuries and required constant medical care until passing away.
Officer Smith was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, two daughters, grandchildren, and five siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Johnson City Police Department
Patrol Officer
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