Eric Lee-Roy Smith
Name: Eric Lee-Roy Smith
Age: 40
Gender: Male
Race: European-American/White
Date: 03/19/2008
Location: 4752 Farm to Market Road 1993
Cookville, Texas, 75558
County: Titus
Agency: Texas Department of Public Safety
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Vehic/Purs
Media summary: Trooper Cannon pulled over a Mazda MD driven by Smith for following too closely. When Trooper Cannon approached the Mazda on foot, Smith drove away. Trooper Smith returned to his vehicle and pursued Smith at a speeds of up to 120 mph. Smith crashed, and tried to leave the scene on foot. Trooper Cannon tried to subdue him. Smith was fatally struck by an SUV as he tried to avoid Trooper Cannon.
Unique ID: 6998
News article: Link
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