Kentucky State Police, Kentucky
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 26, 1977
Age: 44
Tour of Duty: 19 years
Badge Number: 102
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: April 26, 1977
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Trooper Willis Martin was killed when his department vehicle was struck head on by the 21-year-old driver of another car when he crossed into his lane while attempting to pass another car. The subject and his passenger, also 21, were killed.
Lieutenant Martin is survived by his wife and son.