Paul Smith
1948
Paul Winifred Smith.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Patrolman Paul Smith drowned after losing control of his patrol car on Route 49A in Davidson County. While pursuing a fleeing vehicle, the hood on his patrol vehicle opened, causing him to lose visibility. His car skidded and then struck an embankment before overturning and landing into a water-filled ditch, trapping him inside. He was taken to the hospital in Albemarle where he died the following day. Patrolman Smith was a decorated U.S Army Air Corps veteran of WWII and served with the North Carolina Highway Patrol for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and young daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
North Carolina Highway Patrol
Patrolman
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