A Martinez man – described as “the cornerstone of the downtown Augusta scene” – was killed Saturday in a single-vehicle wreck in Beech Island. when he struck a guard rail in his pick-up truck and overturned into a drainage ditch, authorities said.
Paul E. Marsh Jr., 45, was found dead from his injuries, hours after the crash, Coroner Darryl Ables said.
The victim’s 2005 Dodge Dakota was found in the ditch along the 1400 block of Sand Bar Ferry Road. An investigation showed that Marsh was traveling east on Sand Bar Ferry Road when the vehicle ran off the right side of the road, struck a guard rail and overturned.
Marsh was restrained but died from blunt force trauma injuries, the coroner said in a press release.
“The Coroner’s Office along with Highway Patrol are continuing with the investigation,” Ables said. “Toxicology analysis are pending.”
He is already being remembered on Facebook by the name DJ Codec. He reportedly was employed as an IT worker at Augusta University.
Jason Cash said, “It is with deep regret that we have to announce that our beloved DJ Codec Paul Marsh has passed on. It is with heavy hearts that we bring this heart breaking news to you, he will be deeply missed and will always be loved and remembered in our hearts. Our condolences go out to the friends and family he has touched over the many years.”
Wes Tombs said, “I’m glad I got to come down to the return of Atmosphere after lockdown and see him and many of you one last time. I would’ve regretted not going after learning today’s news. RIP.”
