Off-Duty Lakeview Police Officer Killed in Dickinson Motorcycle Crash

Off-duty Lakeview Police Officer Larry Blacksmith died after his motorcycle was struck by another vehicle on a feeder road near I-45 and FM 517 in Dickinson, Texas. Blacksmith was in uniform and riding his personal motorcycle to work when the fatal crash occurred. Preliminary investigations by the Galveston County Sheriff's Office indicate no criminal activity involved, and no charges have been filed; the investigation remains ongoing. The Lakeview Police Department described Blacksmith as a dedicated officer, a protector of the community, and a kind soul known for helping animals and those in need, emphasizing the deep impact of his loss on the department and community. Officials and the department have requested privacy for Blacksmith's family during their time of grief while expressing gratitude for community support. The tragic incident has deeply affected law enforcement and local residents alike.