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Motorcyclist, 19, Killed In Wreck On Highway 153

  • Tuesday, August 20, 2024

A motorcyclist, 19, was killed on Saturday in a wreck on Highway 153. He was identified as Jaylen Lindsey.

Chattanooga Police responded at 9:15 p.m. to a serious injury crash in the 5300 block of Highway 153. When officers arrived on scene, they found a 19-year-old male with life-threatening injuries.

Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS transported the motorcyclist to a local hospital where he died.

CPD's Traffic Unit responded to conduct the investigation.

The preliminary investigation shows the teen was on a motorcycle traveling north on Highway 153.
A 36-year-old woman was driving a Jeep Wrangler and turning onto Highway 153 when the motorcycle collided with the Jeep.

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