Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Indiana State Trooper

WHIO Staff
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Visitation and funeral arrangements have been announced for Indiana State Police Trooper Aaron Smith.

Indiana State Police announced the loss of one of its own last week after a crash on Ronald Reagan Parkway, north of Interstate 70, claimed the life of Smith, 33, of Franklin, Indiana.

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Smith served the Indiana State Police for nearly five years.

Smith will receive police and military honors as he served both as an Indiana State Trooper and a Sergeant in the Indiana National Guard.

Following the funeral, a police procession will escort Smith to Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis.

  • Visitation: Thursday, July 6, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
    Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road Greenwood, IN 46143

  • Funeral: Friday, July 7, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
    Emmanuel Church Greenwood Campus, 1640 West Stones Crossing Road, Greenwood, IN 46143

  • Burial: Friday, July 7, 2023 following the procession
    Crown Hill Cemetery - Heroes of Public Safety Area

The procession route will be announced at a later date. Community members will be encouraged to line the procession route to honor the service and sacrifice of Trooper Smith.