Beau Pierre Killed in Spokane Valley Motorcycle Crash

Beau Pierre Dies, Denise Peterson Hospitalized After Motorcycle Versus SUV Collision at Pines Road and Eighth Avenue

Beau Pierre Killed in Spokane Valley Motorcycle Crash

Spokane Valley, Washington: 20-year-old Beau Pierre was identified as the man who died after his motorcycle collided with an SUV Saturday night in Spokane Valley.

The crash also sent 69-year-old Denise Peterson to the hospital.

The Washington State Patrol said the collision occurred at about 10:30 p.m. at Pines Road and Eighth Avenue.

Pierre was riding his bike south on Pines, and Peterson was driving an SUV east through the intersection.

The motorcycle crashed into the driver’s side of the SUV.

Emergency personnel pronounced Pierre dead at the scene. He was wearing a helmet.

Peterson was taken to a hospital for her injuries. She was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.

Authorities said speed was a contributing factor.

The intersection remained closed during the investigation.