JEFFERSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WOKI / WVLT) — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that claimed the life of a Jefferson County man Monday afternoon.
According to a preliminary THP crash report, 46-year-old David Livingston was traveling southbound on U.S. Highway 11E on a motorcycle around 4:15 p.m. when the collision occurred.
Troopers said a Hyundai entered the highway from Lowery Loop Road and became established in its lane of travel. Investigators determined that Livingston’s motorcycle then struck the rear of the Hyundai.
Livingston suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was pronounced dead as a result of those injuries.
The Tennessee Highway Patrol reported that Livingston was wearing a helmet at the time of the crash.
The driver of the Hyundai was also injured in the collision. However, authorities said no charges are being filed against the driver based on the preliminary findings of the investigation.
Additional information about the extent of the driver’s injuries was not immediately available.
The crash remains under investigation by the Tennessee Highway Patrol.
