Post by Chattanooga Police on Sept 25, 2008 17:16:04 GMT -5
Thursday, September 25, 2008
A collision between a motorcycle and a Chevy Tahoe at Brainerd and Moore Roads has resulted in a fatality. The incident happened around 1:20 this afternoon. According to witnesses, the Chevy Tahoe was preparing to make an eastbound turn from Moore Rd to Brainerd Rd when it collided with the motorcycle.
Another witness stated that the motorcycle, which was travelling northbound on Moore Rd , sped up to make it through the intersection when it collided with the Tahoe. The motorcyclist, Walter Lee Henry, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigators are still interviewing witnesses and evaluating evidence from the scene to determine the nature of the accident. The driver of the Tahoe, Reginald Cooper wasn’t injured. Any charges in the case are pending further investigation.
Sgt Jerri Weary, PIO
Chattanooga Police Department
A collision between a motorcycle and a Chevy Tahoe at Brainerd and Moore Roads has resulted in a fatality. The incident happened around 1:20 this afternoon. According to witnesses, the Chevy Tahoe was preparing to make an eastbound turn from Moore Rd to Brainerd Rd when it collided with the motorcycle.
Another witness stated that the motorcycle, which was travelling northbound on Moore Rd , sped up to make it through the intersection when it collided with the Tahoe. The motorcyclist, Walter Lee Henry, was pronounced dead on the scene.
Investigators are still interviewing witnesses and evaluating evidence from the scene to determine the nature of the accident. The driver of the Tahoe, Reginald Cooper wasn’t injured. Any charges in the case are pending further investigation.
Sgt Jerri Weary, PIO
Chattanooga Police Department