Traffic Unit Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash on N. Wood Road
Traffic Unit Investigates Fatal Motorcycle Crash on N. Wood Road
The Spokane County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal one-vehicle motorcycle crash at the intersection of N. Wood Road and W. Jacobs Road in West Spokane County.
On August 9, 2026, just before 8:00 am, Spokane County Deputies responded to a reported motorcycle crash on N. Wood Road and W. Jacobs Road.
The initial caller stated a motorcycle appeared to have struck a moose and crashed. He said the rider was not breathing and appeared to be deceased.
Spokane County Fire District 10 and District 5 Firefighters arrived, and unfortunately, despite everyone’s efforts, the male rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Deputies interviewed the caller and began the investigation until relieved by Traffic Unit members, who continued with the investigation and processed the scene for evidence.
Initial information indicates the motorcycle was traveling south on N. Wood Road shortly after 1:00 am, when the rider attempted to avoid a collision with a moose on the roadway. The rider applied his brakes but unfortunately struck the moose. He and the motorcycle continued southeast, coming to rest in the grass off the roadway.
Investigators confirmed that impairment was not a factor in this collision.
The Spokane County Medical Examiner’s Office will release the name of the decedent, along with his cause and manner of death, when appropriate.
This remains an active investigation, and no further information is available.
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