Ringgold county recorded its first traffic fatality of the year over the weekend when David Richard Brooks, 59, of Blockton was killed in a motorcycle accident.
Brooks was southbound on Highway 169 at 7:53 p.m. Friday, June 18, riding his 2006 Honda motorcycle, according to investigators.
He failed to make the curve on Highway 169 at the intersection with P33, entered the ditch on the south side of the highway on Jackson curve, and struck a group of trees in the ditch.
Injuries from the accident resulted in his death. He was taken to Ringgold County Hospital by ambulance.
The accident is still under investigation by the Ringgold County Sheriff’s Office.