Although “Amish Mafia” was canceled after the 4th season and the controversy surrounding the series is ongoing, some of the cast members have faced some very real tragedies.
As reported by Starcasm, Zachary L. Martin, who was known as Zach on “Amish Mafia,” was described by Discovery as “Doug’s right-hand man, who shares Doug’s hatred of the Amish.” Tragically, Martin was severely injured in a car accident while drag racing in 2007. As his back was broken in the accident, he was unable to walk and had to use a wheelchair. However, the accident did not slow Martin down — Discovery said he was specifically known for his marksmanship, his violent temper, and “his appetite for” destruction and women.
In August 2015, Martin began having problems with one of his legs, which was injured during the accident. According to Starcasm, Martin underwent surgery to correct the issue. Unfortunately, there were complications following the operation, which ultimately led to Martin’s death. According to Dauphin County coroner Lisa Potteiger, Martin died on August 28, 2015. His cause of death was officially deemed to be complications arising from the 2007 crash, and the manner of death was determined to be accidental.
As stated in his obituary, which was provided by Starcasm, Martin attended Pequea Valley High School, where he played football through his senior year. He was an avid sports fan and specifically liked football, NASCAR, fishing and hunting. At the time of his death, he was employed by Raytec Manufacturing as an assembler.
