WS
William Edward Smith
1937
William Edward Smith.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
Mechanism
Motor vehicle
What Happened
Investigator William Smith succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile crash on August 11, 1937, while chasing bootleggers in Mulberry, Kansas. As they pursued the vehicle the steering gearbox on their car malfunctioned and the vehicle went into a ditch and overturned. He suffered serious head injuries that ultimately lead to his death on Christmas Day. Investigator Smith had served in federal law enforcement for 17 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit
Investigator
In Our Keeping
Permanent identifier
neuraspine_01krbxtqm8msnfn84dsd01s8f2
Record added
August 2, 2026
neuraweb.nw
Stewarded by
neuraweb.nw
Last updated
August 2, 2026
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew William. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor William.
Leave a Tribute