9/22/18 - Traffic Crash/Fatality - 5900 block Hwy 58
9/22/18 - Traffic Crash/Fatality - 5900 block Hwy 58
- Vehicle #2 was entering Hwy 58 from Congress Ln, when it pulled into the travel path of Vehicle #1 and the two vehicles collided.
- The front of Vehicle #1 collided with the driver side of Vehicle #2.
- Both vehicles rotated around and Vehicle #2 came to rest in the SB lane of Hwy 58, while Vehicle #1 came to rest in the NB lane.
- Driver of Vehicle #1 was transported to a local hospital with non-life threatening injuries by Hamilton County EMS.
- Driver of Vehicle #2 did not survive the crash.
- Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are actively investigating the crash.
Driver Vehicle #1:
Allen Dickerson (male, 21)
Driver Vehicle #2 (deceased):
Karen Saxton (female, 64)
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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