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Resided:
NJ, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
May. 21, 1950
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 37 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Belleville Police Dept.
NJ
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Patrolman
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Crash
Weapon Class:
Vehicle
Badge:
17
On The Job:
2 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
NJ
USA
Sun. May. 21, 1950
Summary:
Patrolman James Smith succumbed to injuries sustained four days earlier when he was involved in a motorcycle accident on Mill Street.
While on patrol, Patrolman Smith's brakes failed causing him to be propelled over the handlebars into the curb, resulting in brain damage.
Patrolman Smith had served with the Belleville Police Department for almost 3 years and had received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during the Invasion of Sicily while serving with the United States Army. He is survived by wife and daughter.
