5-18-17 Traffic Crash/Fatality - 4500 block Amnicola Hwy
5-18-17 Traffic Crash/Fatality - 4500 block Amnicola Hwy
At 10:45 a.m., May 18, 2017, Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash at 4500 Amnicola Hwy. The following are the preliminary facts of this incident:
- A Chevy Van was traveling north on 4500 Amnicola Hwy heading toward Hwy 153
- Just before a railroad overpass, the vehicle veered to the left and ran off the roadway striking a large tree
- The driver was pinned inside the vehicle and succumbed to his injuries on scene
- Investigators are still determining the sequence of events which led the vehicle to veer off the roadway
- No other vehicles were involved in the crash
- The identity of the driver will be released after next of kin are notified
Driver:
Allen A Brunet Jr. (male, 36)
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.
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