Correction: An earlier version of this story said the victim as 37 years old. He was 27. Authorities also noted that the deputy was not in pursuit of the motorcycle at the time of the crash.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Tennessee Highway Patrol has identified the victim of a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred Friday night at Ferry Rd. and Salem Rd.
According to the crash report, 27-year-old Michael Dollahite was fleeing from a traffic stop while riding his Yamaha motorcycle on Salem Rd. The report notes that the deputy was not in pursuit of the motorcycle. While negotiating a curve, he crossed the center line and hit a 2017 Ford Fusion head-on.
The report says Dollahite flew off the bike, hit the windshield, went over the top of the Fusion, and landed on Salem Rd. He died as a result of the crash.
Next-of-kin have been notified.
The 51-year-old woman driving the Ford Fusion was injured.