Fatal Encounters

A step toward creating an impartial, comprehensive and searchable national database of people killed during interactions with police

Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr.

Name: Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr.
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Race: African-American/Black
Date: 02/02/2021
Location: Ray Blackley Road
Inman, South Carolina, 29349
County: Spartanburg
Agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office
Cause of Death: Vehicle
Intended Use of Force: Pursuit
Media summary: A deputy attempted to stop a car for a traffic violation. Wayne Smith reportedly fled when the deputy turned on his emergency lights. The deputy pursued at speeds of 90 mph until Smith ran off the left side of the road and hit a tree.
Unique ID: 29596

News article: Link






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