Line of Duty Death: Trooper Aaron Smith
Trooper Aaron Smith
Indiana State Police, Indiana
End of Watch Wednesday, June 28, 2023
BIO
Age Not available
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran
INCIDENT DETAILS
Cause Vehicular assault
Weapon Automobile
Offender In the hospital
Trooper Aaron Smith was struck and killed by a stolen vehicle at about 8:30 pm while deploying spike strips to terminate a vehicle pursuit on eastbound I-70, near 6 Points Road, in Plainfield.
Other troopers initiated a pursuit when the vehicle fled as they attempted to stop it. Trooper Smith was on I-70, deploying spike strips, when he was hit by the fleeing vehicle. The car crashed after hitting Trooper Smith.
The driver and vehicle passengers, including a juvenile, were taken to local hospitals.
Trooper Smith was a United States Army National Guard veteran and served with the Indiana State Police for five years. He is survived by his wife.
Please contact the following agency to send condolences or to obtain funeral arrangements:
Superintendent Douglas G. Carter
Indiana State Police
100 N. Senate Avenue
Suite N340
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317 ) 232-8248
