Sergeant Orville Smith Shelton Police Department, Connecticut End of Watch: Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Age: 64 Years on the job: 39 Badge Number: S5 Cause of death: Vehicular assault   It is with great sadness and regret that the Shelton Police Department announces the death of Police Sergeant Orville Smith due to complications from internal injuries that Smith sustained late Saturday night while on duty. Smith and his police cruiser were struck by a Nissan Frontier pickup truck on Route 110 at the intersection of Indian Well Road in Shelton while directing traffic after a private fireworks event. The Shelton Police Department Traffic Division with the assistance of the Trumbull Police Department Accident Reconstruction Team are investigating the accident. The driver of the Frontier, 63 year old Bruce Knapik of 96 East Eaton St in Bridgeport, was arrested and charged with Driving under the Influence. Knapik did not claim any injuries. The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are possible. Sgt. Smith was a 39-year-veteran of the Shelton Police Department and was assigned as a patrol supervisor on the day shift. Sgt. Smith was also a United States Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War. Sgt Smith has also served as a volunteer firefighter with the Shelton Fire Department White Hills Company Number 5. Sgt. Smith was also a past President of the Shelton Police Association. Sgt. Smith is survived by his wife Nancy Smith of Oxford. Sgt. Smith was very active with the Shelton Police Memorial Day Services and served as the moderator for the annual event for the last several years. "The loss of Sgt. Orville Smith has deeply affected the entire Shelton Police Department. Sgt. Smith was a dedicated officer and his loss will affect the entire City"-Shelton Police Chief Joel Hurliman   Sergeant Smith is survived by his wife, sister and her husband and several nieces and nephews.     Agency Information Shelton Police Department 85 Wheeler Street Shelton, CT 06484 203-924-1544 Submit a Condolences Subscribe to Officer Down E-Mail Alerts Walk tall, walk tall and protect us from above with honor and dignity. May you lead the charge for citizens right in heaven as you did here on earth Darrell Thompson Privet Security Officer St. Clair Co. MI, Community College Campus Patrol #14 darrell@policespecial.com www.sc4.edu Rest in peace, and may God allow him to keep watch over us on earth while he patrols his beat in heaven. Our prayers go out to the Officer and his Department and family. May they all find peace in their hearts soon. From all the Staff at Police Special Inc.