Post by Chattanooga Police on Sept 17, 2008 16:39:41 GMT -5
09/17/08
Earlier today around noon Chattanooga police were called to a traffic accident at 3400 Brainerd Rd involving a motorcycle.
Upon arrival police learned the driver of the 2002 Yamaha MC Steven U Jarrett 58 of Chattanooga and his wife Editha Jarrett were traveling EB on Brainerd at the curve near Tunnel Blvd. Mr. Jarret being a new rider could not negotiate the curve and drifted over into oncoming traffic where it struck a KIA SUV head on.
Mr. Jarrett suffered injuries to his arms and legs (non- life threatening), his wife was thrown from the bike and suffered serious injuries. Her condition is listed as serious at this time.
No charges filed at this time, however the investigation continues.
Lt Kim Noorbergen
CPD PIO
Earlier today around noon Chattanooga police were called to a traffic accident at 3400 Brainerd Rd involving a motorcycle.
Upon arrival police learned the driver of the 2002 Yamaha MC Steven U Jarrett 58 of Chattanooga and his wife Editha Jarrett were traveling EB on Brainerd at the curve near Tunnel Blvd. Mr. Jarret being a new rider could not negotiate the curve and drifted over into oncoming traffic where it struck a KIA SUV head on.
Mr. Jarrett suffered injuries to his arms and legs (non- life threatening), his wife was thrown from the bike and suffered serious injuries. Her condition is listed as serious at this time.
No charges filed at this time, however the investigation continues.
Lt Kim Noorbergen
CPD PIO