A mountain biker was found dead Saturday after apparently falling 8 to 10 feet following a crash on Walden’s Ridge, according to Chattanooga police.
Police spokesperson Elisa Myzal said in an email the preliminary investigation found nothing to indicate the death was caused by another person. The identity of the victim has not been released.
“Our community lost a fellow rider today,” the bike group SORBA Chattanooga posted on its Facebook page Saturday. “A mountain biker was found on the downhill trails at Walden’s Ridge, and EMS responded. Out of respect for their family and everyone involved, we’re not sharing further details..
“This is a hard moment for our riding community,” the post continued. “Please be patient, be kind to one another, and hold space for whoever this person was to the people who loved them.”
– Compiled by Lew Gilliland