Yellowstone County Sheriff's Office, Montana
End of Watch Friday, November 3, 2006
Add to My HeroesDavid Leroy Briese, Jr.
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.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour 11 years
- Badge 342
Incident Details
- Cause Automobile crash
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