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Suffolk County Corrections Corporal Killed On I-95 While Helping Stranded Motorist

The sheriff’s office identified the victim as Corporal Brett Martin and outlined a career that began in 2008 with his most recent post at the House of Correction kitchen.

Overview

  • A Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department corporal was struck and killed on I-95 in Boxford while attempting to assist a stranded motorist, according to the department statement.
  • The office named the victim as 51-year-old Corporal Brett Martin and said he began his career as a correction officer in February 2008.
  • Martin worked in several roles at the Suffolk County House of Correction and was most recently assigned to a security post in the facility’s kitchen.
  • The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department called Martin dedicated, courageous and selfless and offered condolences to his family and colleagues.
  • Officials have released identification and departmental remarks but the reports do not include further investigatory details or any information about charges involving the driver who struck him.