Sheriff’s Deputy Fatally Injured near Point Reyes Station on His Way to a 911 Caller
MARIN COUNTY, CA (March 15, 2018) – A young deputy lost his life when his patrol car hit a tree off Highway 1, on Thursday morning.
The victim was identified as 24-year-old Ryan Zirkle, who was responding to a 911 call in the area, early Thursday. Zirkle lost control of his patrol car on Highway 1, just north of Point Reyes Station.
As he went to a left curve, the vehicle swayed to the right side of the road and collided with a tree, according to California Highway Patrol. The CHP, the Sheriff’s Office, and the Fire Department rushed to the scene and shut down the highway. It took about thirty-five minutes to retrieve Zirkle from the patrol car.
He was airlifted to Petaluma Valley Hospital, where he died shortly after arrival.
Deepest Condulences to the family and friends of Deputy Ryan Zirkle. May he rest in peace.
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