Fatal motorcycle crash on I-24 on Marion-Hamilton county line

MARION COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) –  The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash near the Marion-Hamilton County line that happened Sunday afternoon on Interstate-24.

Investigators say 63-year old Melton Sisson was one of two people thrown from a Yahama motorcycle after they drove onto the shoulder of the road and hit a metal cable barrier.

Investigators say It happened when they were passing in the left lane.

Melton died as a result of the crash.

The other rider – identified as Rachel Sisson – suffered unknown injuries.

Both were wearing helmets.