HCSO Releases Victims’ Names in Last Night’s Vehicle Crash on Bayshore Drive

Hamilton County, Tenn. (WDEF) – Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office states the driver in last night’s fatal crash on Bayshore Drive was 49-year-old David L. Gildon. Mr. Gildon was pronounced deceased at the scene.

The passenger, 22-year-old Chason Biggs, was transported to a local hospital by HCEMS with what were believed to be critical injuries. He is still hospitalized and there is no update presently on his current condition.

Two HCSO deputies received minor burns while trying to get one of the parties from the vehicle. Their burns did not require additional medical treatment other than being addressed by medics on the scene.

HCSO Traffic Investigators are continuing to investigate the accident.

No Further information is available at this time.