2-7-17 Traffic Crash/Fatality - 490 Greenway View Dr.
2-7-17 Traffic Crash/Fatality - 490 Greenway View Dr.
INITIAL RELEASE:
Chattanooga Firefighters extricated a man from an overturned vehicle after it's located in a retention pond. Chattanooga Police are working to determine what led to the crash.
On Tuesday, February 7, 2017 a single vehicle rollover collision with entrapment occurred at 490 Greenway View Drive. The following are the preliminary facts of that investigation:
- A 2001 Cadillac coupe was traveling north when it left the roadway, overturning in a retention pond
- The vehicle was occupied by one person who was extricated by the Chattanooga Fire Department
- The driver was taken by HCEMS to a local hospital and is currently in critical condition
- Evidence collected on scene is being processed by investigators to determine the cause of the crash
- Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are following all leads and ask any witnesses to call police immediately
- Further information concerning the victim and the investigation will be released when updates are available
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.
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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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