Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, Texas
End of Watch Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Add to My HeroesJohn Norsworthy
Deputy John Norsworthy succumbed to injuries sustained in an automobile accident on December 27, 2010.
He was en route to backup another officer on a traffic stop when his patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree near the intersection of FM 762 and Benton Road. Deputy Norsworthy was trapped in his vehicle for almost an hour before rescue crews could free him. He was flown to a hospital in Houston where he remained until succumbing to his injuries.
Deputy Norsworthy had served with the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office for two years and had previously served with the Rosenberg Police Department. He is survived by his wife, two children, and parents.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
- Incident Date Monday, December 27, 2010
Most Recent Reflection
View all 185 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Norsworthy,
On today, the 10th anniversary of of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Fort Bend County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 4, 2021
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