Deputy Sheriff John Arthur Hazelton, Camden County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

Deputy Sheriff John Arthur Hazelton

Camden County Sheriff's Office, Georgia

End of Watch Thursday, March 5, 1964

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John Arthur Hazelton

Deputy Sheriff John Hazelton was killed in a vehicle crash on Old Post Road and State Highway 32 in Glynn County while transporting a psychiatric patient.

Deputy Hazelton was traveling north with the patient and two of the patient's family members when he suffered a heart attack and was unable to stop his patrol car. His vehicle broadsided a station wagon with six men en route to work, skidded 37 feet, and then burst into flames.

Two other men also died, and seven men were injured.

Deputy Hazelton was a United States Navy WWII veteran and had served with the Camden County Sheriff's Office for six years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, mother, brother, and sister.

Bio

Age 44
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Automobile crash

transport, vehicle crash

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Deputy Sheriff Hazelton,
On today, the 60th 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 U.S. Navy during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 5, 2024