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Kingsport Police Department
Dale Phipps, Chief of Police 200 Shelby Street • Kingsport, TN 37660 http://KingsportTN.gov/City-Services/Police-Department• www.KingsportPDBlog.com |
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| NEWS RELEASE | ||||
| SUBJECT: | Motorcyclist Killed in Colonial Heights Crash | |||
| DATE: | May 25, 2021 | |||
| CASE #: | 21-010737 | |||
| GENERAL NARRATIVE | ||||
| On May 25, 2021 at approximately 12:00 Noon, the Kingsport Police Department Traffic Unit responded to a motor vehicle collision in the 4100 block of Fort Henry Drive, in the Colonial Heights area of Kingsport. Their subsequent investigation revealed the following:
A blue 2003 Suzuki GSXR motorcycle, operated and solely ridden by Brian W. Dunn, was southbound on Fort Henry Drive. Meanwhile, a white 2014 Honda CRV, driven and solely occupied by Phyllis R. Laney, was northbound on Fort Henry Drive. Ms. Laney attempted a left turn toward a private property and turned her SUV into the path of the oncoming motorcycle resulting in a collision. Mr. Dunn was killed in the crash. Ms. Laney was not injured. This incident remains under active investigation by the K.P.D. Traffic Unit with possible charges pending; therefore, absolutely no additional details are currently available for release. |
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| COLLISION VEHICLE #1 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Honda | |
| Model | CRV | |
| Year | 2014 | |
| Type | Sport Utility Vehicle | |
| Color | White | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage | |
| Driver | Name | Phyllis R. Laney |
| Age | 71 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Female/White | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | No Injury | |
| COLLISION VEHICLE #2 INFORMATION | ||
| Make | Suzuki | |
| Model | GSXR | |
| Year | 2003 | |
| Type | Motorcycle | |
| Color | Blue | |
| Damage | Disabling Damage | |
| Operator | Name | Brian W. Dunn |
| Age | 34 Years of Age | |
| Gender/Race | Male/White | |
| Residency | Kingsport, TN | |
| Injuries | Fatal | |
| RELEASING OFFICER | ||
| Thomas M. Patton, Public Information Officer
Kingsport Police Department Professional Standards Unit 423-229-9433 (Desk) • 423-343-9749 (FAX) ThomasMPatton |
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