Ryan Marietti, a correctional officer with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, died in the early morning hours of August 28, 2026, following a solo-vehicle accident on Highway 50 near Strawberry, California. His death was announced by the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office, which described him as a valued member of both the agency and the public.
Marietti began his career with the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office in December 2024. During his time with the agency, he served at both the Placerville and South Lake Tahoe Jails, where he became part of the Sheriff’s Office loved ones.
Based on to the Sheriff’s Office, Marietti was known for his strong work ethic, professionalism, and genuine desire to grow in his career. He had hoped to advance through the ranks and build a long-term career dedicated to serving the community.
His connection to the Sheriff’s Office started before his employment with the agency. Marietti was previously a member of El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office Explorer Post 457, where he excelled and represented the post as a member of its competition team.
Marietti was also an alumnus of Ponderosa High School, graduating in 2023. His early involvement with the Sheriff’s Office and later decision to pursue a career in law enforcement reflected his commitment to public service at a young age.
The circumstances surrounding the fatal crash were described by the Sheriff’s Office as a solo-vehicle accident on Highway 50 near Strawberry. No additional details regarding the cause of the crash were offered in the statement announcing his passing.
Marietti’s passing has left his family, friends, colleagues, and the wider El Dorado County local area mourning the loss of a young public servant. The Sheriff’s Office remarked he will be greatly missed by his loved ones, his EDSO family, and the local area he proudly chose to serve.
Ryan Marietti served the El Dorado County Sheriff’s Office as Correctional Officer J2258 and leaves behind a legacy of service, professionalism, and dedication. As his agency and neighborhood remember his life and service, those who knew him are encouraged to keep his memory alive and, as the Sheriff’s Office stated, “always speak his name.”
