Man Found Dead In Burned Vehicle In Catoosa County, But Foul Play Not Suspected

  • Saturday, October 1, 2016

A man was found dead in a burned vehicle in Catoosa County on Saturday. However, authorities said they did not suspect foul play.

He was located at a house that was being remodeled on Highway 151 in Ringgold.

The body was discovered by the man's father, who went to check on him.

The fire department was assisting with the investigation to try to determine how the fire started.

The call came in on the discovery early in the afternoon.


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