4-1-17 Traffic Crash/Fatality - 4757 Hwy 58
4-1-17 Traffic Crash/Fatality - 4757 Hwy 58
At 7:35 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2017, Chattanooga Police Traffic Division responded to a vehicle crash at 4757 Hwy 58. The following are the preliminary facts of the incident:
- Vehicle #1, a Suzuki motorcycle, was traveling south on Hwy 58, in the middle lane
- Vehicle #2, a Chevy sedan, was traveling north on Hwy 58 and attempting to make a left turn in the First Volunteer Bank
- Vehicle #2 turned in front of Vehicle #1, causing a T-bone style collision
- HCEMS advised the driver of Vehicle #1 had succumbed to injuries on scene
- The passenger of Vehicle #2 had to be extricated from the vehicle and was transported to a local hospital in critical but stable condition
- The driver of Vehicle #2 was transported by family members to Erlanger for evaluation
- Members of the CPD Traffic Division are investigating the crash and following all leads
Driver Vehicle #1
Sean C. Oglesby (male, 38)
Driver Vehicle #2
Edward F. Wheeler (male, 90)
Passenger of Vehicle #2
Winifred Wheeler (female, 89)
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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