4-8-18 Traffic Crash/ Fatality - 18320 Interstate 24 Westbound
4-8-18 Traffic Crash/ Fatality - 18320 Interstate 24 Westbound
- Vehicle #2 (Peterbilt Tractor) was traveling west on Interstate 24 in the middle lane
- Vehicle #1 (Dodge Avenger) was also traveling west on Interstate 24 in the middle lane
- Vehicle #1 struck the rear of Vehicle #2 which caused Vehicle #1 to spin to the right and come to rest on the right shoulder of the interstate
- The driver of Vehicle #1 was pronounced deceased on scene
- The driver of Vehicle #2 stated to investigators he felt the impact and stopped his vehicle a short distance down the road
- Preliminary investigation indicates speed and alcohol are factors in driver of Vehicle #1 causing the crash
- Driver #1 was not wearing a seat belt
- Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are actively investigating the crash
Driver #1 (deceased)
Ladarius Watson (male, 23)
Driver #2
Kenneth Allen (male, 59)
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip through Chattanooga PD Mobile app. 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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