Lieutenant John Wesley Smith, III, Metro Nashville Police Department, Tennessee

Lieutenant John Wesley Smith, III

Metro Nashville Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, May 14, 1980

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John Wesley Smith, III

Lieutenant Smith was killed in an automobile accident while responding to an officer needs assistance call that was broadcast over the police radio shortly after midnight. He was travelling on Clarksville Highway when his patrol car collided with a pickup truck.

Lieutenant Smith had been with the agency for 17 years and was survived by his wife and three sons.

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Age 39
Tour 17 years
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Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

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I worked for Lt. Smith while in the walking patrol. Lt. Smith was a man’s man. Was one of the best survivors I ever worked for. He was a gentle soul and someone I looked up to. Was my honor to stand honor guard at his funeral. Surely missed by all.

Sergeant William C. Smith
MNPD

June 20, 2024