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U.S. Navy · United States 
Robert Smith
2007
Robert F. Smith served the U.S. Navy.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Agent Robert Smith was killed in a helicopter accident in San Elizario, Texas, while conducting a routine aerial patrol of the border area. The helicopter experienced a mechanical failure and crashed into a residential area.
Nearby citizens and Border Patrol agents immediately responded to the scene and rescued Agent Smith and a Border Patrol agent who was acting as an observer. Both agents were transported to Thomason Hospital, where Agent Smith later succumbed to his injuries.
Agent Smith was a US Navy veteran and had served in law enforcement for 16 years.
Nearby citizens and Border Patrol agents immediately responded to the scene and rescued Agent Smith and a Border Patrol agent who was acting as an observer. Both agents were transported to Thomason Hospital, where Agent Smith later succumbed to his injuries.
Agent Smith was a US Navy veteran and had served in law enforcement for 16 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, and three siblings.
Service Record
U.S. Navy
Also Served
United States Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Protection - Air and Marine Operations
Air Interdiction Agent
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