Robert L. Lynn Obituary, Death: 35-year-old man identified as victim in fatal Harrison Bay crash, HCSO reports
Robert L. Lynn Obituary, Death – The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office has identified the man who died after driving his vehicle into Harrison Bay near the Wolftever Bridge on Friday as 35-year-old Robert L. Lynn.
When authorities arrived at the scene, four deputies from the sheriff’s office immediately entered the water in an urgent attempt to rescue Lynn from the submerged vehicle. Despite their swift efforts, they were unable to save him.
Sheriff Austin Garrett praised the dedication of the responding personnel, which included deputies as well as teams from the Highway 58 Volunteer Fire Department, Dallas Bay Fire & Rescue, Hamilton County STARS, the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), Tennessee State Parks, and Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services (HCEMS). Garrett noted that all of them worked tirelessly to rescue the victim, putting forth great effort in a rapidly unfolding emergency situation.
“Today I witnessed firsthand the dedication and bravery of our first responders,” Garrett stated. “They responded without hesitation, doing everything in their power to save a life. Sadly, despite their quick actions, time was not on our side. What began as a rescue attempt ultimately became a recovery operation. As sheriff, I couldn’t be more proud of the men and women who serve this county every single day. Our hearts are with the family and loved ones of Mr. Lynn during this difficult time.”
Officials have not yet determined what led to the crash, and the circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation. At this time, no further details have been released.
Authorities have stated this is a developing case, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
