One of Two Missing Teens in Loudon County Found Dead, Sheriff Says

One teen who was detained told police he jumped into the Tennessee River from the bridge on I-75 in Loudon County. (Courtesy: LCSO)

One of Two Missing Teens in Loudon County Found Dead, Sheriff Says

Posted on April 11, 2025

Loudon County, TN (WOKI) Officials with the Loudon County Sheriff’s Office share grim news Friday afternoon in their search for two of three teens who they say jumped from the Tennessee River bridge following an early morning police chase Wednesday.

LCSO says one teen has been in custody since Wednesday and is receiving treatment for a punctured lung.

Around 3:30 p.m. Friday afternoon, the body of one of the two missing teens was recovered around 75 yards from where the three jumped into the river.

Officials confirming all three teens are from Chattanooga and are accused of stealing a car from that area Wednesday leading to the chase down I-75 into Loudon County.

One teen who was detained told police he jumped into the Tennessee River from the bridge on I-75 in Loudon County. (Courtesy: LCSO)

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