1-16-18 Traffic Crash / Fatality Investigation - 2400 Oak St
1-16-18 Traffic Crash / Fatality Investigation - 2400 Oak St
- Vehicle #1 was proceeding South on Kilmer St
- Vehicle #2 was proceeding West on Oak St
- The investigation concluded that Vehicle #1 is suspected of not yielding to a stop sign and struck Vehicle #2 in the intersection
- The driver of Vehicle #1 was transported to the hospital with minor injuries
- The driver of Vehicle #2 was transported to the hospital with serious injuries
- On 1/14/18 The Chattanooga Police Department was notified that the driver of Vehicle #2 had succumbed to injuries which were sustained in the crash
- The Chattanooga Police Traffic Division will continue the investigation once a final determination is made as to the cause of death by the Hamilton County Medical Examiner
Vehicle #1 - White 2012 GMC Pickup
Vehicle #2 - White 1992 Honda Accord
Driver #1 - Deneisa Hemphill (female, 25)
Driver #2 - William C Chambers (male, 71)
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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