Motorcyclist found dead at the scene of a single vehicle accident

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)– Chattanooga Police were alerted to a motorcycle crash early Sunday morning.

Police responded to the incident at 3:21 a.m. off Tunnel Boulevard in East Ridge.

Upon arrival, officials discovered a downed rider who was deceased upon arrival.

It is believed the rider lost control for unknown reasons, left the roadway and struck a concrete culvert.