Martinez was hospitalized for months after he was hit by a wrong-way driver.
On November 12, 2022, Martinez and 24 other recruits were hit by an SUV driving the wrong way while out on an early morning training run.
Martinez was hospitalized for eight months, until Friday, August 4, when he died from his injuries.feared Martinez may not survive. It was at that time that Villanueva swore Martinez in as a deputy, which helped pay for his medical and funeral expenses.
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