Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, Montana
End of Watch: Friday, November 3, 2006
Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 11 years
Badge Number: 342
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: November 3, 2006
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff David Briese was killed in an automobile crash on I-90, near King Avenue West in Billings, while responding to backup an officer who was dealing with a combative drunk driver.
He was passing another vehicle when his patrol car left the roadway, overturned, and struck a large sign. He was transported to Billings Clinic where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
Deputy Briese had served with the Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office for five years. He had previously served with the Big Horn County Sheriff's Office for one year and the Yellowstone County Detention Center for five years. He is survived by his wife, two young sons, stepdaughter, sister, and parents.