Roll of Honor
Incident
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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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
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
Deputy Sheriff Marty Michael Martin is one of 10,088 officers lost to accidents in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 31% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OH, 318 of 991 officers were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 32.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points above the national rate of 31%.
At Franklin County Sheriff's Office, 3 of 9 officers on record were lost to accidents in the line of duty — 33.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Accident compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Marty Michael Martin's cause is highlighted.
How Marty Michael Martin Compares
When Accident Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Accident deaths across the full memorial record. Marty Michael Martin is highlighted in Sep.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
8 officers from Franklin County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
