smoothtip99 probably said what he/she did to get a rise out of people. They wouldn't dare say it to in person to an officer.

smoothtip99, I have been a Raleigh Police Officer for seven years now. I go to work and respond to 911 calls from people everyday that need my help. Some of them appreciate what I do, and some of them only appreciate what I do when they need me. Officer Martin was responding to a domestic call where a female needed the police, and not just whenever they got there but right then! Officer Martin tried to respond to her aid as quickly as he could. The fact that he didn't know the female, or if she belittled the police in the past, or if she would change her mind when he got there and say eveything was ok didn't matter...only that she needed help! I invite you to come and ride with a police officer and see just what we are faced with every day, evening, and/or night. Officer Martin is willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for a complete stranger, WOULD YOU?

Master Officer J.D. Gray Raleigh Police Department

This accident happened directly in front of my house. I woke up at 2:56 to a crash and sirens, and from my bed I could look out the window and see the accident. Until the car was towed I sat by my window and prayed for the officer and the family, watching the whole scene as over a dozen cop cars, 3-4 fire trucks, and 2 ambulances showed up.

God be with them.

I had to detour on my way to the gym this morning. The wreck looked pretty serious. The skid marks were quite impressive:) My thoughts and prayers are with the officer and his family. Thank you for putting your life on the line each day for the citizens of Raleigh--even the not-so-bright ones like smoothtip99. Smoothtip-Your comment was truly immature and shows your ignorance.

The story on the Evening News was that he tried to avoid a deer on the road.