9-29-18 TRAFFIC CRASH/ FATALITY- 6015 Dayton Blvd.
9-29-18 TRAFFIC CRASH/ FATALITY- 6015 Dayton Blvd.
- Vehicle #1 (Kia Rio) was traveling north on Dayton Blvd.
- Vehicle #2 (Volkswagen Jetta) was traveling south on Dayton Blvd.
- Vehicle #1 crossed the double yellow line and struck Vehicle #2 head on
- Driver of Vehicle #2 was pronounced deceased on scene by Hamilton County EMS
- Driver of Vehicle #1 sustained serious, but non-life-threatening injuries
- Driver of Vehicle #1 was transported by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital
- Charges pending on driver of Vehicle #1
- Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are actively investigating the crash.
Driver of Vehicle #1:
Corpeio Brooks (male, 26)
Driver of Vehicle #2 (deceased):
Veronica Romero (female, 33)
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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