Marin County Sheriff's Office, California
End of Watch Thursday, March 15, 2018
Add to My HeroesRyan Douglas Zirkle
Deputy Sheriff Ryan Zirkle was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Highway 1, north of Point Reyes Station, while responding to a 911 hangup call shortly after 12:00 am.
His vehicle left the wet roadway as it entered a curve in the road, and struck a tree on the driver's side door. He was flown to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Deputy Zirkle had served with the Marin County Sheriff's Office for 2-1/2 years. He is survived by his fiancée, parents, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 24
- Tour 2 years, 6 months
- Badge 1784
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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