JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Serious Crash Investigation | DATE: | 08/24/18 | TIME: | 7:00 p.m. |
PREPARED BY: | Lt. Scotty Carrier | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Scotty Carrier | ||
On 08/24/2018, at approximately 5:30 p.m, officers of the Johnson City Police Department responded to the intersection of Liberty Bell Blvd and Coty Jones Dr in reference to a very serious crash investigation. Upon arrival, their preliminary investigation revealed that a 2007 Kia Sedona attempted a left turn from Coty Jones onto Liberty Bell Blvd. Meanwhile, a Honda motorcycle was traveling on Liberty Bell Blvd. While attempting to turn, the Sedona pulled into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle struck the Sedona causing the driver to be ejected. The driver of the motorcycle was identified as Mr. Jonathan Dison, age 22, of 108 John Taylor Rd in Elizabethton. Mr. Dison was transported to the Johnson City Medical Center where he is currently listed in critical condition. The investigation is currently being handled by the Johnson City Police Department’s Traffic Crash Reconstruction Team.