August 14, 2025
Spokane, Wash. – On the morning of August 9th, at approximately 7:40 AM, Sergeant Kenneth Salas of the Spokane County Sheriff’s Department tragically lost his life after being struck by a motorcycle while clearing debris from the roadway. The incident occurred on Interstate 90, roughly 10 miles west of Spokane.
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is actively investigating the collision and is asking for the public’s assistance, including information related to the origin of the load of hay.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have photographs or video footage of the collision or the events leading up to it, is urged to come forward. Please contact WSP Detective Steve White at (509) 838-9383 Steve.White@wsp.wa.gov or Detective Evan Clark at Evan.Clark@wsp.wa.gov.
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