Athens police searching for driver of dark SUV involved in fatal motorcycle crash

UPDATE (6/20/2025):  Athens police have obtained surveillance footage of the person driving the dark SUV.

According to the Athens City Police Department (ACPD) a white female, age unknown, was driving the SUV.

If anyone knows who the driver is, please contact ACPD.

ATHENS, Tenn. (WDEF) —  The Athens City Police Department (ACPD) is investigating a fatal motorcycle accident.

ACPD responded to the intersection of Redfern Road Congress Parkway regarding the accident that involved a box truck and a motorcycle.

Upon arrival, officers located two subjects.

One of the two was pronounced dead on scene.

Upon further investigation, ACPD determined two incidents had occurred.

ACPD said the initial accident was followed by a separate crash, in which a dark-colored SUV struck the motorcycle.

The SUV fled the scene northbound on Congress Parkway.

This incident remains under investigation.

If anyone has any information on the accident, they’re encouraged to contact ACPD.