Police Officer Lee Craig Smith, Austin Police Department, Texas

Police Officer Lee Craig Smith

Austin Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Saturday, December 15, 1979

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Lee Craig Smith

Police Officer Lee Smith succumbed to injuries received in a motorcycle crash on the Mopac Freeway after his steering failed due to a defective part.

He began to recover, but several months after the collision, he suddenly died as a result of his injuries.

Officer Smith was a U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran and served with the Austin Police Department for four years. He is survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 28
Tour 4 years
Badge 450
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash
Incident Date Not available

mechanical failure, motor officer, motorcycle crash

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I always wish I could’ve met you! I am named after you after all. My dad spoke so highly of you, been 45 years without you but you’re still so prevalent in my life! You raised a great son! ( I may be biased he’s my dad lol )

Your great grandson coming soon will know all about you and your sacrifices. Hope you’re having a good time with your son up there. Miss you both.

Abbygail S.
Granddaughter

October 3, 2024