Major Nathaniel Smith, Jr., Pascagoula Police Department, Mississippi

Major Nathaniel Smith, Jr.

Pascagoula Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Saturday, May 22, 1976

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Nathaniel Smith, Jr.

Major Nathaniel Smith was killed in an automobile crash at the intersection of Hanshaw Road and Old Highway 90 in Ocean Springs.

He was returning from a security detail involving the First Lady of France when his vehicle was struck by a drunk driver.

Major Smith was a U.S. Air Force veteran and had served with the Pascagoula Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 39
Tour 16 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile; Alcohol involved
Offender Not available

FBI National Academy, Impaired Driver

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67 police officers have lost their lives on May 22nd. I’m sorry you were one of them. Another year has come and gone and I can’t celebrate my birthday without thinking about you. I’m still going strong and you’re still in my prayers. Rest easy, Major.

Cristina
Police Lieutenant

May 22, 2025