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Attempt at motorcycle trick ends with deadly wreck

Katie Shands     Updated: 11/21/2009 9:03:06 PM    Posted: 11/21/2009 9:02:29 PM
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 An attempt at a motorcycle trick ended with a deadly wreck.

It happened on Smith Road in Oneida just after 2 p.m. Saturday.

According to Tennessee Highway Patrol, Darry D. Smith of Oneida tried to do a wheelie on his motorcycle.

Troopers said he lost control and rode into a ditch. Smith then went airborne and hit a tree.

The report said he was not wearing a helmet.

 



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