Atlanta Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Friday, December 15, 1961
Add to My HeroesPearl Martin
Officer Pearl Martin succumbed to injuries he received in a motorcycle crash at the intersection of Monroe Drive and Park Drive, NE, in Atlanta.
Officer Martin was traveling south on Monroe Drive when a northbound car turned left and struck his motorcycle. The driver was charged with failing to grant the right of way.
He was transported to Gray Hospital, where he succumbed to head injuries 16 days later.
Officer Martin was a United States Army WWII veteran and served with the Atlanta Police Department for at least 11 years. He was survived by his wife, daughter, two sons, and parents.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 29, 1961
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsI will always remember you my Uncle Pearl. Gone too soon but never forgotten. I will see you again!
Shelby Gene Martin
Uncle
January 7, 2024
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