Ooltewah man arrested after Highway 58 four-wheeler chase

HAMILTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WDEF) — Hamilton County deputies arrested an Ooltewah man for recklessly driving a four-wheeler down Highway 58 on Sunday.

Deputies saw the four-wheeler traveling south on Highway 58. They said the driver was not wearing a helmet and was weaving in and out of traffic. Authorities additionally said the suspect was driving at high rates of speed.

The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office identified the driver of the ATV as 24-year-old Deonte Eason.

Deonte Eason (Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office)

One deputy said they tried to stop the four-wheeler on Highway 58, near Clark Road. But Eason refused to stop, according to deputies.

Authorities continued to pursue the ATV, which they say also crossed oncoming traffic and drove in the wrong direction.

Once Eason attempted to turn onto Congress Lane, the sheriff’s office said a deputy finally stopped him.

The sheriff’s office said Eason then refused to get off the four-wheeler. Deputies tased him twice and took him into custody.

Hamilton County authorities charged Eason with reckless driving, resisting arrest, driving an unauthorized vehicle on a highway, helmet law and felony evading.