Death by Cop 2021-2025
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Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr.
Gender : Male
Age : 38
Race : Black
Date : 02/02/2021
Location : Ray Blackley Road
City : Inman
County : Spartanburg
State : South Carolina
Agency : Polk County Sheriff's Office
Officer(s) :Not Disclosed
Cause of Death : Vehicle
Event : Driver killed by police chase crash
OPEN RECORDS SUMMARY :
On February 2, 2021, a Polk County Sheriff’s deputy attempted to stop a car for a traffic violation. Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr. reportedly fled when the deputy activated his emergency lights. The deputy pursued at speeds reaching 90 mph. The pursuit ended when Smith’s vehicle ran off the left side of the road and struck a tree, resulting in his death.
SOURCE LINKS :
https://www.tryondailybulletin.com/2021/02/16/further-details-on-chase-and-death/?utm_
https://www.wyff4.com/article/driver-killed-in-wreck-on-ray-blackley-road-in-spartanburg-county-while-attempting-to-evade-police-troopers-say/35401035?utm_
