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Wayne Keith “Weezie” Smith Jr.

United States · Aged 38 · Died 02/02/2021
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How they died

Pursuit

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.

Alleged responsible partyPolk County Sheriff's OfficeReported by the cited sources. “Alleged” is used pending verification.

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