On Saturday, August 7th @ 0545 hours, retired LASD Narcotics Detective Richard Maier and his wife Nancy were involved in a motorcycle accident on I15, just north of Las Vegas. Richie and Nancy were transferred to University Medical Center in Las Vegas and were admitted into the ICU.

Richie had a brain bleed, which has since stopped. His other injuries include a broken jaw, which he had surgery for on Wednesday 8/10. In addition, he has a fractured back which will not require surgery at this time. He also has two broken hands and multiple broken fingers, requiring surgery. Richie's intubation tube has been removed. He is breathing on his own and is alert and responsive.

She also had bleeding on the brain when she was admitted, which has since stopped. Nancy was moved from the ICU to a regular room on Wednesday after having hip surgery. Nancy has already had surgery one leg and ankle. She is alert and in good spirits.

Richie and Nancy have an extremely long road ahead for recovery and rehabilitation. However, the news has been positive, which is a blessing.

Their children, Richie Jr., (a deputy sheriff at IRC), Chris, Jessica and Joey, are by their side, along with additional family, friends and former partners.

Richie was in LASD Academy Class 252 and graduated in May of 1989. Lynwood Station, Century Station and Narcotics Bureau were among his department assignments.

The family will face unforeseen expenses due to this incident, including but not limited to their extended hospital stay, recovery and rehabilitation expenses. The primary use for any funds raised will go toward uncovered medical and rehabilitation costs and emergency travel expenses for the family.

Please keep the Maier family in prayer along with well-wishes and positive thoughts, which are much appreciated.

Updates on Richie and Nancy's condition will be provided as they are received.