Franklin County Sheriff's Office, Ohio
End of Watch Saturday, September 6, 2008
Add to My HeroesMarty Michael Martin
Deputy Sheriff Marty Martin was killed in an automobile accident on I-71, near I-270, while he and another deputy worked an undercover operation at approximately 12:30 am.
Their unmarked SUV hydroplaned as a result of heavy rain, struck a culvert, and overturned.
Deputy Martin was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. His partner sustained moderate injuries.
Deputy Martin had served with the Franklin County Sheriff's Department for 10 years. He is survived by his wife and son.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour 10 years
- Badge 745
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
Most Recent Reflection
View all 243 ReflectionsThe area of highway where Marty was lost is named in his honor.
A little background on Marty. When he met his wife she was battling cancer
that would take her life a short while after Marty was lost.
He didn't care that her illness might take her and they married.
That alone makes him every officer officer's hero.
Terry Dountz (Retired Deputy)
Franklin County
November 28, 2019
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