Athens Police Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash, Asking for Information

Athens police investigating deadly motorcycle crash, asking for information. (Courtesy: APD)

Athens Police Investigating Deadly Motorcycle Crash, Asking for Information

Posted on June 20, 2025

Athens, TN (WOKI) An investigation is underway and police are asking for information following a deadly motorcycle crash Wednesday in Athens.

Officials with the Athens Police Department say the crash happened at the intersection of Redfern Road and Congress Parkway and that two cars, a box truck and a dark SUV, hit the motorcyclist.

The department has released pictures of the SUV and its driver, an unidentified white woman (see below).

Those with information are being asked to call the department at 423-744-2730 or the McMinn County 911 Center at 423-745-2730.

Athens police investigating deadly motorcycle crash, asking for information. (Courtesy: APD)

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