8-24-18 Traffic Crash/Fatality 5520 Hixson Pike-
8-24-18 Traffic Crash/Fatality 5520 Hixson Pike-
- Pontiac (Vehicle #1) was traveling south in the 5500 block of Hixson Pike
- Witnesses stated to police the driver of Vehicle #1 was driving erratically and veered into an oncoming traffic lane
- Vehicle #1 struck a motorcycle (Vehicle #2) traveling north on Hixson Pike
- Upon impact, driver of Vehicle #2 was thrown from the motorcycle
- Driver of Vehicle #2 was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries
- During the investigation, driver of Vehicle #1 exhibited signs of impairment
- Driver of Vehicle #1 was transported to the Hamilton County Jail where a blood draw was conducted
- Driver of Vehicle #1 is charged with multiple counts
- Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are actively investigating the crash
Driver #1
Harrison S. Rogers (male)
DOB: 09/10/89
Charges: Aggravated Vehicular Homicide, DUI - third offense, Reckless Driving, Driving on Revoked License for DUI, Driving Left of Center, and Implied Consent
Driver #2 (deceased)
Phillip Hutton (male, 42)
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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