Tuesday, November 3, 2009

Officer Jarrod John Martinez, California Highway Patrol

Officer Jarrod John Martinez, California Highway Patrol


The Officer Down Memorial Page Remembers . . .

Photograph: Officer Jarrod John Martinez

Patch image: California Highway Patrol, California





Officer Jarrod John Martinez
California Highway Patrol
California

End of Watch: Thursday, October 29, 2009

Biographical Info
Age: 30
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Motorcycle accident
Date of Incident: Thursday, October 29, 2009
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Jarrod Martinez was killed in a motorcycle accident on Steele Street in Santa Barbara.

A vehicle driving the opposite direction entered his lane of traffic heading the wrong while while attempting to make a left turn. Officer Martinez braked to avoid a collision but his motorcycle slid from under him and he struck the vehicle. He was dragged approximately 50 feet.

Officer Martinez was one day shy of his one year anniversary with the California Highway Patrol. He is survived by his wife and 4-year-old daughter.

Agency Contact Information
California Highway Patrol
PO Box 942898
Sacramento, CA 94298

Phone: (916) 657-7261

Please contact the California Highway Patrol for funeral arrangements or for survivor benefit fund information.

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