4-8-17 Motor Vehicle Crash/Fatality
4-8-17 Motor Vehicle Crash/Fatality
- Vehicle #1, an Acura SUV traveling southbound on I-75 left the roadway and traveled across the median to the northbound lanes of travel
- On the northbound side of I-75 Vehicle #1 stuck Vehicle #2, a Mercedes Benz convertible
- The driver of Vehicle #2 was pronounced dead on scene
- The driver of Vehicle #1and juvenile passenger received minor seatbelt abrasions during the crash
- Both occupants of Vehicle #1 were transported to a local hospital via Hamilton County EMS
- Driver of Vehicle #1 has a medical condition that may be a contributing factor in the crash
- Members of the CPD Traffic Division are investigating the crash and following all leads
Driver Vehicle #1
Taylor Haggard (female, 22)
Driver Vehicle #2
Luchen Bailey (male, 84)
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.
Chattanooga Police Department
3410 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (map)
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