On August 10, 2018, at
approximately 9:01 AM, CHP motorcycle Officer Kirk Griess,
#15810, was on a traffic stop behind an SUV on the right shoulder
of westbound I-80, near Manuel Campos Parkway, when for still to
be determined reasons, a white Chevrolet pickup truck veered
towards his location. The pickup then collided with the CHP
motorcycle, Officer Griess, and the SUV.
Sadly, Officer Griess did not survive his injuries. Kirk was a
well-respected member of his Vacaville community. He was also a
well-loved and respected veteran officer with over 19 years of
experience with the California Highway Patrol.