A man was killed and a woman injured in a motorcycle accident early Saturday morning on Spring Creek Road, according to East Ridge police.

At about 3 a.m., East Ridge emergency units responded to the intersection of Spring Creek Road and San Hsi Drive to a reported motorcycle accident. Police found a Harley-Davidson Road King motorcycle had crashed and a man and woman on the ground.

Firefighters and EMS personnel began life-saving measures, however, the male victim was pronounced dead at the scene, according to East Ridge police. The female passenger on the motorcycle received only minor injuries.

The deceased driver has been identified Samuel James, 53, of Rossville. Mr. James’ body was transported to the Hamilton County Forensics Center.

East Ridge officers are continuing their investigation into the accident.

Both speed and alcohol appear to be contributing factors in the single vehicle crash, according to East Ridge police.