Trooper Jerry Louis Smith, Jr., Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska

Trooper Jerry Louis Smith, Jr.

Nebraska State Patrol, Nebraska

End of Watch Thursday, June 20, 2019

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Jerry Louis Smith, Jr.

Trooper Jerry Smith was killed in a vehicle crash when his patrol car was struck head-on by another vehicle on Highway 26, two miles west of Bridgeport, in Morrill County.

An oncoming pickup truck crossed the center line after swerving to avoid another car that had stopped to make a left turn. The driver of the pickup truck was also killed in the crash.

Trooper Smith was a U.S. Army veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Bronze Star recipient. He had served with the Nebraska State Patrol for five years and is believed to be the oldest recruit to complete the academy. He is survived by his wife and two adult children.

Bio

Age 51
Tour 5 years
Badge 373
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

routine driving, vehicle crash

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Trooper Smith,
On today, the 5th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army-especially with your two tours of duty in Iraq. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 20, 2024