Motorcyclist dies in Montlake Road crash

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. — The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Unit is investigating a fatal crash that occurred over the weekend.

The HCSO says deputies responded to the crash involving a car and a motorcycle near the 900 block of Montlake Road.

They say preliminary findings indicate the person operating the motorcycle improperly took a turn and slid into the oncoming traffic lane, resulting in a crash.

The HCSO says the motorcycle rider, identified as Skyler Human, was pronounced deceased at the scene.

This information is preliminary and subject to change.

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