Ooltewah, TN Death, Obituary, Car Accident – A heartbreaking accident claimed the life of an Ooltewah High School student in a single-vehicle crash on Thursday morning. The incident occurred at around 10:40 a.m. in the 6400 block of Snow Hill Road, according to a report from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
The crash involved a Ford F-150 truck, which partially veered off the road before the driver attempted to correct its path. Unfortunately, the driver lost control of the vehicle, causing it to run off the road and overturn. The driver, a student from Ooltewah High School, was ejected from the truck due to the force of the rollover and was pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released the name of the student out of respect for the family as they navigate this devastating loss. A spokesperson for Hamilton County Schools confirmed that the victim was a current student at Ooltewah High, and the entire school community has been deeply affected by the tragedy.
The Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the sequence of events that led the vehicle off the road and the driver’s subsequent overcorrection. At this time, no further details have been provided about what might have contributed to the accident.
In the wake of the incident, Snow Hill Road was temporarily closed to allow investigators to examine the scene, but it has since reopened to traffic. As the investigation continues, the community of Ooltewah is left mourning the untimely death of one of its students. Hamilton County Schools is expected to provide grief counselors for students and staff affected by the loss, offering support to those struggling with the sudden tragedy. Further updates will be shared as more information becomes available.