Loved ones remember San Diego officer killed in crash

Published: Aug 28, 2024 Duration: 00:03:08 Category: News & Politics

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Put an impact for all of us. We continue to follow the death of San Diego. Police Officer Austin Maar and the ongoing recovery of his partner Zachary Martinez. Good evening and thanks for joining us. I'm Marcela Lee. Officer Matar died in a fiery crash following a pursuit in Claremont May Monday night. Meanwhile, his partner, Officer Martinez is still at Sharp Memorial hospital fighting for his life. CBS eight Shannon Handy. Is there live with new information about Officer Martinez's recovery as well as what loved ones are saying tonight about Officer Matar Shannon. Yeah, Marcela, the San Diego Police Officers Association flew Officer Martinez's mother out from Texas to be by his side. He is still here in the IC U listed in critical but stable condition. The po A also met with the other officers family today to start planning his funeral. The flag outside the San Diego Police Officers Association was lowered to half staff today as a tribute to Officer Austin Maar. It's hard, it's real hard. P A President Jared Wilson says the entire department is reeling from such a significant loss. You called that a door breach. See here in a 2022 video featuring the playful rivalry between ST PD and San Diego. Fire mache served as a mentor, often appearing in training videos and posters. The department, the 30 year old was a 5.5 year veteran on the force who worked in the city's Northern Division. He had an infectious smile and passion to serve following in the footsteps of his father. His father was a retired, is a retired deputy sheriff. And so, um he dedicated his life to public service and we will not forget that Matar who was survived by his parents and sister grew up in Chula Vista. He attended Oay Ranch high school where he excelled in base. Well, in a statement, his cousin told CBS say it simply, I love my cousin. He was an amazing man. California Senator Steve Padilla also shared his sentiments about Matar saying he had known him for years adding in part, he was warm, thoughtful, gentle and kind. Austin had a bright million dollar smile that put everyone at ease. He was always willing to help and find ways to help. Matar died Monday after a suspect involved in a prior chase. I am the newest police suv his partner officer Zachary Martinez suffered severe injuries including burns. The 27 year old is a Texas native and navy reservist who moved to San Diego for his military service. Though hopeful police say he has a long road to recovery. The po A is now raising funds as they help both families navigate this tragedy. And we're very lucky as a large organization to have a huge amount of community support and to be able to be there in times of crisis like this. And the goal is to raise $250,000. We do have a link to that donation page on our website. Just go to CBS a.com, click on this story as for the investigation about the crash and what led up to it. The CHP is helping with that. But again, that investigation is still ongoing, Marcela.

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