Collier County Sheriff's Office, Florida
End of Watch Friday, December 14, 1928
Add to My HeroesW. R. Richardson
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.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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