Wayne Keith "Weezie" Smith Jr.

Age : 38

Gender : Male

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_