Lake County Sheriff's Department, Indiana
End of Watch Friday, March 14, 1930
George R. Zorodney
Deputy George Zorodney was killed in a motorcycle accident while testing out a motorcycle for the newly-formed motor squad. He was driving the motorcycle between Crown Point and Cedar Lake when he crossed the center line and was struck by another vehicle head-on.
Deputy Zorodney had served with the Lake County Sheriff's Department for one year and had previously served as a police officer with the Minneapolis, Minnesota, Police Department. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 1 year
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Deputy Zorodney. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 5, 2013
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