Lynn Marshal Killed While Deploying Tire Deflation Device
The driver, accused of fleeing a deputy in a reportedly stolen car, was hospitalized and will face charges after prosecutors review the case.
Overview
- A Randolph County deputy had stopped a car reported stolen before the driver fled and struck Marshal Brad Fisher as he worked to place a tire deflation device at the U.S. 36 and U.S. 27 intersection.
- Marshal Brad Fisher, a 25-year law enforcement veteran, died at the scene after being hit by the fleeing vehicle.
- The suspect is a 34-year-old woman who was taken to a hospital after the crash and will be taken to jail once prosecutors decide on charges.
- Local law enforcement agencies issued public statements mourning Fisher and said an active investigation is under way to determine the full sequence of events.
- Tire deflation devices are a common tactic used to stop fleeing vehicles but carry clear risks to officers and may prompt local review of pursuit and interdiction procedures and community safety responses.