KPD e-News Release: Kingsport Police Respond to Fatal Crash on Fort Henry Drive

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NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT:		Kingsport Police Respond to Fatal Crash on Fort Henry Drive
DATE:		March 8, 2014

GENERAL NARRATIVE

On March 8, 2014 at approximately 12:10 PM, Kingsport Police Patrol and Traffic Units responded to a fatal motor vehicle collision on Fort Henry Drive at Atoka Lane in Kingsport.

A 2011 Hyundai Sonata, driven by Kimberly S. Wieger, was northbound on Fort Henry Drive approaching the intersection with Atoka Lane, preparing to make a left turn into the parking lot of Walmart, located at 3200 Fort Henry Drive. A 1998 Kawasaki motorcycle, driven by Samuel A. Ireson, Jr., was southbound on Fort Henry Drive preparing to go straight through the intersection with Atoka Lane.

Both vehicles had a green light; however, Ms. Wieger turned her Hyundai into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the Hyundai in the passenger’s side rear door sending both the motorcycle and Mr. Ireson airborne. Upon impact, the Hyundai ignited in flames.

Ms. Wieger sustained non-life threatening injuries and was transported to Holston Valley Medical Center by Sullivan County E.M.S. Mr. Ireson was killed in the crash.

This crash is still under investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit with possible charges pending.

COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION
Make	Hyundai
Model	Sonata
Year	2011
Type	4-door Sedan
Color	Black
Damage	Heavy
Driver	Name	Kimberly S. Wieger
	Age	53 Years of Age
	Race/Gender	White/Female
	Residency	Blountville, TN
	Injuries	Non-Life Threatening

COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION
Make	Kawasaki
Year	1998
Type	Motorcycle
Color	Green
Damage	Heavy
Driver	Name	Samuel A. Ireson, Jr.
	Age	23 Years of Age
	Race/Gender	White/Male
	Residency	Kingsport, TN
	Injuries	Fatal