6-24-18 Pedestrian Struck/Fatality - 5256 Hwy. 153
6-24-18 Pedestrian Struck/Fatality - 5256 Hwy. 153
- Vehicle #1, a Toyota Sequoia, was traveling north on Hwy 153 in the inside lane
- The pedestrian was attempting to cross Hwy 153 from the west to the east side of the roadway
- Vehicle #1 struck the pedestrian on the roadway and remained on scene until police arrived
- Hamilton County EMS transported the pedestrian in critical condition to a local hospital
- The pedestrian would later succumb to her injuries
- Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are actively investigating this crash. Charges are pending outcome of investigation.
Victim:
Ansleigh Kaylyn Harrison (female, 20)
Driver:
Asher Powers (male, 31)
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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