Chattanooga Police responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle near the 172 mile marker of Interstate 24 East on Saturday at 10:07 a.m. When officers arrived, they made contact with the motorcycle operator who had serious injuries.
Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. Hamilton County EMS transported the 44-year-old male to a local hospital.
The initial investigation shows the operator was approaching stopped traffic so he swerved to avoid a vehicle and lost control of the motorcycle.
CPD was notified Monday the victim died from his injuries. CPD's Traffic Unit continues to investigate this incident.