Spokane County Deputy Killed, Motorcyclist Critically Injured in I-90 Hay Bale Crash

A tragic accident occurred on eastbound Interstate 90 near Four Lakes, Washington, when a hay bale fell off a truck and caused a crash involving a motorcyclist and a Spokane County Sheriff's deputy. Sergeant Kenneth Salas, 59, was struck and killed while assisting with the traffic hazard, having stopped to clear the hay bale with emergency lights activated. The motorcyclist also collided with the patrol car and was injured, along with the deputy, both sustaining critical injuries. The incident blocked the eastbound lanes for several hours before reopening, with authorities investigating the crash. Sergeant Salas was a respected law enforcement officer with 34 years of service and a prior Air Force career. The Spokane County Sheriff's Office and Washington State Patrol are leading the investigation, and a press conference is expected to provide further details.