One dead following motorcycle crash in Roane County

The crash happened at around 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon on River Road.
The crash happened at around 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon on River Road.
Published: Jul. 23, 2022 at 9:39 PM EDT|Updated: Jul. 23, 2022 at 11:11 PM EDT
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ROANE CO., Tenn. (WVLT) - One person is dead after a motorcycle crash in Roane County.

The crash happened at around 4 p.m. Saturday afternoon on River Road.

A report from the Tennessee Highway Patrol said a Jeep was driving northbound on River Road and attempted to make a left turn into the parking lot of Renfro’s gas station. While turning into the lot, a motorcycle struck the vehicle on its right side.

Officials shared the 75-year-old motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jeep was not injured.

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