https://sanfrancisco.cbslocal....airfield-i-80-crash/

There is overhead video of the accident scene and it is horrific.

A California Highway Patrol motorcycle officer and a motorist were killed Friday in a horrific accident during a traffic stop along Interstate 80 in Fairfield, authorities said.

CHP Golden Gate Division Chief Ernie Sanchez told reporters that CHP officer Kirk Griess — a 19-year veteran — and motorist he had pulled over were on the right shoulder of I-80 when another vehicle slammed into them.

“He (officer Griess) was conducting an enforcement stop involving another vehicle, in this case it was a Saturn, (and) for unknown reasons the driver of a three-quarter ton pickup truck left the main portion of the roadway, traveled onto the shoulder and struck officer Griess…as well as the motorist who was still in the Saturn,” Sanchez said.

Both of the injured were transported to a local hospital in Fairfield “where unfortunately, both passed away.”

The driver of the truck was also injured. Sanchez said he was being interviewed at the hospital and cooperating with investigators.

“It’s a tough day for the California Highway Patrol,” he said. “It’s a tough day for the state of California.”

The 46-year-old Griess, who’s a military veteran, is survived by his wife, Keri; adult daughters, Kadi and Kaci; and son, Kole, 14.

The driver of the SUV who was killed was identified as 49-year-old Jaime Bueza Manuel of Vallejo.



Prayers Sent

I live in the area and this happened just as I was leaving for work.
RIP Officer Griess.
Prayers and thoughts to his family.
I heard one of his daughters works for the Fairfield PD as a CSO

Very sad. This reminded me of my friend officer Brent Clearman, also a Marine who was killed by a drunk driver in August 2006.

Very sad news.....RIP Brother.

RIP Officer Geri’s, EOW.

For people who think Highway Patrol Officers only chase tail lights. This occurred in AZ recently. I don't think anyone mentioned it previously...

https://www.azcentral.com/stor...ruggle-10/840035002/

BE CAREFUL OUT THERE.

So saddening

The man who caused the accident was just arrested. Apparently he was on his cell phone and also speeding when he veered across a couple lanes of freeway and slammed into Officer Griess and Jaime Bueza Manuel.


https://www.kcra.com/article/c...ther-driver/22740958