2-16-17 Traffic Crash/Critical Injury - 6000 Dayton Blvd.
2-16-17 Traffic Crash/Critical Injury - 6000 Dayton Blvd.
At 4:17 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2017 Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash at 6000 Dayton Blvd. The following are the preliminary facts of that investigation:
- The crash involved a motorcycle and motor vehicle
- Vehicle #1 pulled out from Dowlen Road crossing Dayton Blvd traveling east after stopping for a flashing red traffic signal
- Vehicle #2 (motorcycle) was traveling south on Dayton Blvd wih the flashing yellow traffic signal
- Vehicle #2 struck the front left corner of Vehicle #1 as Vehicle #1 pulled across traffic in front of him
- Rider of vehicle #2 sustained critical head injuries and was transported to a local hospital by HCEMS
- The identities of the Driver and Rider will not be released at this time
- Officers in the Traffic Division are investigating the incident and following all leads
Vehicle #1: Honda Civic
Vehicle #2: Harley Davidson
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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