Glenn Martin hurt in cycle crash

Glenn Martin, 54, LaCrosse, was taken by Washtucna ambulance to Whitman Hospital Monday morning after he hit a deer while riding a motorcycle on Highway 26. Martin was riding to Washtucna where he serves as school principal.

According to the Washington State Patrol report out of Ritzville, Martin was riding the Suzuki VZ 800 westbound at about 8:30 a.m. when the deer ran into the path of the motorcycle about three miles east of Washtucna on Highway 26.

Martin sustained a leg fracture, fractured ribs and numerous abrasions. He remained in the hospital Tuesday morning.

Martin also serves as a part-time officer in Colfax and had been filling in weekend shifts here while the department is understaffed, Chief Bill Hickman reported to the city council Monday night.