Deputy Sheriff William Irwin, Collier County Sheriff's Office, Florida

Deputy Sheriff William Irwin

Collier County Sheriff's Office, Florida

End of Watch Saturday, January 19, 1929

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William Irwin

Deputy Sheriff William Irwin was killed when his police motorcycle was struck head-on by another vehicle during a period of heavy fog on the Tamiami Trail.

He was traveling east and swerved to avoid a road hazard. The driver in the automobile traveling west did not see him, and when Deputy Irwin was struck, he flew off the motorcycle, fracturing his skull. Two occupants in the vehicle were injured.

Deputy Irwin was a United States Marine Corps WWI veteran and had served with the Collier County Sheriff's Office for six months. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 6 months
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Motorcycle crash

motor officer, motorcycle crash, routine driving, weather

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Deputy Sheriff Irwin,
On today, the 96th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the USMC-especially during World War I.

Semper Fi Devil Dog!

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 19, 2025