11-26-16 Traffic Crash/Fatality 1200 E 37th St
11-26-16 Traffic Crash/Fatality 1200 E 37th St
11-27-16 UPDATE:
Driver:
Dustin Jeffrey Allen (male, 29, serious injury)
Passenger:
Jamie L. Griffin (female, 21, deceased)
11-26-16 ORIGINAL RELEASE:
Chattanooga Police Traffic Division responded to a vehicle crash at 1200 E 37th St. The following are the preliminary facts of that investigation:
- A Honda Civic lost control in a curve, running off the road and hitting a utility pole head on
- The vehicle came off the utility pole and came to rest in the intersection
- Driver and passenger in the vehicle were transported to a local hospital
- The driver has serious injuries that are life threatening
- The passenger was pronounced deceased at the hospital
- The call came in at 3:34 p.m.
- Names will not be released at this time pending the conclusion of the investigation
- Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are actively investigating this crash
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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