Officer James Anthony Smith

James Anthony Smith

Officer James Smith was killed in a motorcycle crash after another vehicle struck the rear of his patrol motorcycle near Speedway Boulevard and Plumer Avenue.

Officer Smith was responding to a report of a collision when he was hit. The impact caused his motorcycle to veer into oncoming traffic, where he was struck head-on by another car.

Officer Smith had served with the Tucson Police Department for over seven years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.