Collier County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch: Friday, December 14, 1928
Age:
Tour of Duty: 2 weeks
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Motorcycle crash
Date of Incident: December 14, 1928
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Richardson died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident while patrolling the Tamiami Trail. His police motorcycle struck a pothole, causing him to temporarily lose control. As he regained control his body struck a piece of bridge that had a bolt protruding from it. The bolt cut Deputy Richardson, causing him to bleed to death.
Deputy Richardson had served with the Collier County Sheriff's Office for only 14 days.