The Spokane County Sheriff's Office said Rick Paetow, 44, was riding a motorcycle in the area when he collided with a vehicle that turned in front of him

Rick Paetow
Rick Paetow Killed in Spokane Motorcycle Crash on Spotted and Melville Roads

Spokane, WA.- A motorcycle rider was killed in a collision that took place near Spokane earlier this month, according to the Spokane County Medical Examiner's Office.

The wreck took place on Spotted and Melville roads on September 2.

The Spokane County Sheriff's Office said Rick Paetow, 44, was riding a motorcycle in the area when he collided with a vehicle that turned in front of him.

Paetow was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced deceased.

No other injuries were reported.

The crash is under investigation.