Donald Baily dies in fatal Airway Heights, Washington car crash

Donald Baily dies in fatal Airway Heights, Washington car crash
Fatal Airway Heights, Washington car crash death of Donald Baily – Obituary

Donald Baily was killed after being struck by a vehicle along Highway 2 in Airway Heights, Washington, according to court records and the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office. Donald Baily died early Wednesday morning after suffering severe injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead at the scene.

Authorities said the incident happened around 1:15 a.m. near South Centre Place. Deputies responded after a driver contacted 911 and reported hearing a loud noise while traveling eastbound on Highway 2, believing he may have hit a person or an animal.

Investigators later located Baily off the south side of the highway. Emergency medical crews responded, but he was declared deceased where he was found. Officials determined Baily had been walking along the shoulder of the roadway when he was struck.

The driver, identified as 22-year-old Robert J. Bitcon, remained at the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. Deputies observed signs of possible impairment, and Bitcon admitted to consuming alcohol, prescribed medication, and a cannabis edible prior to the crash.

Following an evaluation by a Drug Recognition Expert, Bitcon was arrested and charged with vehicular homicide. A Spokane County court commissioner later set bail at $10,000. The investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing as authorities continue to review evidence and circumstances surrounding the incident.