Motorcycle Rider with Flat Tire Attempts to Flee 

A Spokane Valley Deputy attempted to contact a motorcycle rider stopped in the middle of the road, but unfortunately, the rider tried to flee despite having a flat rear tire.   The suspect was safely taken into custody after he lost control and wrecked a short distance away.  He was booked into jail on charges of Attempting to Elude Law Enforcement, DUI, and Obstructing.   

On June 29, 2024, at approximately 2:05 am, a Spokane Valley Deputy, driving west on Empire Way (E. 11000 block), observed a motorcycle stopped in the middle of the road.  The rider, not wearing a helmet and described as a white male, looked at the Deputy in the fully marked patrol car.  The rider, later identified as 26-year-old Scott P. Kopczynski, revved his engine and attempted to flee despite having a completely flat and damaged rear tire.  

Although traveling at slow speeds (approximately 10 mph), Kopczynski had trouble maintaining control of the motorcycle and almost hit multiple mailboxes and a fence.  As smoke and chunks of rubber flew from the disintegrating tire, Kopczynski suddenly lost control of the motorcycle and fell in the 11200 block of E. Empire Way.

Kopczynski tried to pick up the motorcycle, but the Deputy quickly took him to the ground and into custody without further incident.   

He was advised of his rights and agreed to answer questions, telling the Deputy his tire popped while he was doing a burnout approximately 30 seconds before the Deputy arrived.  He admitted to seeing the red and blue emergency lights and hearing the Deputy tell him to stop, but he decided to try and flee.  During the contact, the Deputy observed that Kopczynski showed signs of impairment.  Kopczynski also admitted to drinking approximately 5 drinks containing alcohol roughly an hour before the Deputy attempted to contact him.  

Later, Kopczynski submitted to a breath test, which showed a result of .188/.186.    

Kopczynski was transported and booked into the Spokane Jail for Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Vehicle, DUI, and Obstructing.  

This Spokane County Sheriff Office news article "Motorcycle Rider with Flat Tire Attempts to Flee" was originally found on https://www.spokanecounty.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?CID=7