Tragedy struck early Monday morning as a man lost his life in a motorcycle crash on Ooltewah Georgetown Road. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office reported they responded to the scene of the single-vehicle accident which occurred near the 6400 block around yesterday 4:00 a.m., January 11. Upon their arrival, deputies found a male and a motorcycle off the roadway, the former pronounced dead at the scene.
Investigation into the incident revealed that, having lost control on a curve, the motorcycle collided with a tree and a fence before coming to halt in a yard nearby. The unfortunate sequence of events resulted in the fatal outcome, shrouded the accident in solemnity, and left an imprint of sudden loss on the quiet road. According to a social media post by the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, “The preliminary investigation indicates the motorcycle left the roadway on a curve, struck a tree and a fence, and came to rest in a nearby yard.”
The identity of the deceased has not been released as authorities are notifying next of kin. The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is continuing their investigation into the crash. At this time, further details about the incident or potential contributing factors to the crash have not been disclosed. With the road curving sinuously through this area and the absence of daylight at that hour, questions around visibility and road conditions inevitably arise…