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July 3, 2011 in News
Retired police detective injured in motorcycle crash
A retired Spokane police detective was injured in a motorcycle crash on Trent Avenue today.
Donald M. Giese, 58, was westbound on the state highway when he crossed the center line and left the roadway between Barker and Harvard roads at 2:31 p.m., according to Washington State Patrol.
Giese was ejected from his 2004 Harley Davidson, which was totaled and impounded to a tow yard. Initial reports indicated the motorcycle may have flipped and landed in a field about 75 feet from the roadway.
Giese was wearing a helmet, WSP said. It’s unknown if drugs or alcohol were a factor, WSP said.
He was transported to Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, where he is in satisfactory condition.
The eastbound lane of the highway was partially blocked while emergency crews worked to clear the scene.
The crash remains under investigation.
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opiemuyo on July 03 at 6:39 p.m.
Cop hater comments in 3…2…1…
Kivaari on July 03 at 6:59 p.m.
opie, I think they are all out drinking and smoking pot. They will miss this story as it will disappear by Tuesday.
misjustice on July 03 at 7:05 p.m.
Glad he was wearing a helmet and I hope that he makes a complete recovery.
Keep it lit!
But don’t drive under the influence, of anything!
; )
lowtechmaster on July 03 at 8:00 p.m.
Retired at 58! The rest of us should be so fortunate.
RainierKid on July 03 at 8:59 p.m.
Lowtechmaster, nothing but motivation is keeping you from getting a better career. Quit complaining on newspaper blogs and better yourself, if that’s what you want.
SMARTGUY on July 04 at 1:51 a.m.
Why is what he does for a living relevant to the story?
meghannc on July 04 at 2:27 a.m.
SMARTGUY, it’s how most in the community would know him. I recognized the name when I saw the news release and figured others would wonder if it was the same Don Giese. He was quoted from time to time when he worked on major cases, and his retirement was noted by news media. He gave many years of service to this community and I’m relieved to hear he’ll be OK.