Oregon State Police, Oregon
End of Watch Monday, July 11, 1983
Add to My HeroesDonald E. Smith
Trooper Smith and Deputy Joseph Omlin of the Curry County Sheriff's Office were killed in an aircraft accident while on a marijuana observation flight in a remote wilderness area in southern Oregon.
Trooper Smith had been with the agency for 11 years.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Aircraft accident
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