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Deputy Sheriff Marty Martin was killed in an automobile crash on I-71 near I-270 while he and another deputy worked an undercover operation at approximately 12:30 a.m.
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.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Martin gave the Franklin County Sheriff's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Columbus community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Franklin County Sheriff's Office has lost 9 officers; 3 of them lost to accidents.
Marty is one of 318 officers lost to accidents in OH, 32.1% of the 992 remembered there.
Marty is one of 8,274 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Marty is one of 10,099 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2008, 2 officers in OH were lost to accidents, the 53rd heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 8.
In 2008, 69 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 2008, 82 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 52nd heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Marty was 35. Of the 309 lost to accidents in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 37. Marty had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Marty was 35. Of the 7,715 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Marty had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Marty was 35. Of the 9,448 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Marty had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in OH; July holds the most, 12.3%. Saturdays: 14.8%.
September holds 9.2% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 9 deaths at Franklin County Sheriff's Office, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 32.1% of all 992 deaths in OH, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.8% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Franklin County Sheriff's Office has 9 officers remembered here, Marty among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-E
What is kept
Photographs, film, sound and papers — what survived a life.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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