5-4-18 Traffic Crash/ Fatality - 2700 Dodds Ave.
5-4-18 Traffic Crash/ Fatality - 2700 Dodds Ave.
- Mitsubishi Montero (Vehicle #1) was traveling north on Dodds Ave., attempting a left turn onto East 28th St.
- As driver of Vehicle #1 was making the turn a Honda motorcycle (Vehicle #2) was traveling south on Dodds Ave.continuing straight through the intersection
- Vehicle #1 & #2 made contact in the intersection
- Motorcyclist was thrown to the ground
- A Chrylser Town & Country minivan (Vehicle #3) was traveling north on Dodds Ave. The driver unable to see the driver of Vehicle #2 on the ground, ran over him in the roadway.
- After the collision Vehicle #1 continued with the turn, but later stopped after realizing someone was struck
- Driver of Vehicle #2 was pronounced deceased on scene
- Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are actively investigating the crash
Driver #1
Saahe Johnson (female, 33)
Driver #2 (deceased)
Willie Person (male, 42)
Driver #3
Rochelle Kent (female, 33)
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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