SUBJECT: KPD responds to serious crash involving motorcycle on W. Stone Dr. at C.E. Brooks Jr. Way
DATE: May 31st, 2024
CASE #: 24-008343
GENERAL NARRATIVE
On 5/30/2024 around 11:55 PM Patrol Officers of the Kingsport Police Department responded to a motor vehicle collision on W. Stone Dr. at the intersection with C.E. Brooks Jr. Way. Due to the serious nature of the crash, KPD Traffic Investigators were called to the scene. Their subsequent investigation revealed the following: A Toyota Tacoma driven by James Robinette (age 37) had been traveling eastbound on W. Stone Dr. A Harley Davidson Motorcycle driven by Blake Paradise had been traveling westbound on W. Stone Dr. The Toyota made a turn onto C.E. Brooks Jr. Way. As the Toyota was making the turn, a collision occurred with the motorcycle. Mr. Paradise suffered serious injuries in the crash and was transported to an area hospital in serious condition. No one was injured in the Toyota. This remains an active and on-going investigation by KPD Traffic Investigators. Investigators ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash contact the Kingsport Police Department at (423) 245-8911 or Central Dispatch at (423) 246-9111.
COLLISION VEHICLE INFORMATION
Vehicle #1
Make Toyota
Model Tacoma
Year 2013
Type Pickup truck
Color White
Damage Disabling damage
Driver Name James Robinette
Age 37
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Mt. Carmel, TN
Injuries None
Vehicle #2
Make Harley Davidson
Year 2023
Type Motorcycle
Color White
Damage Disabling damage
Driver Name Blake Paradise
Age 32
Gender/Race Male/White
Residency Rogersville, TN
Injuries Serious injuries
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RELEASING OFFICER
Lieutenant Justin McConnell
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit
Office (423) 229-9499, Fax (423) 343-9749
JustinMcConnell@KingsportTN.gov
