10-15-18 Traffic Crash/Fatality - 5500 Hwy 58
10-15-18 Traffic Crash/Fatality - 5500 Hwy 58
- Vehicle #1, Subaru, was traveling south on Highway 58 when it left the roadway and came to rest against a tree stump
- The 72-year-old male driver was found to be unresponsive and transported to a local hospital via Hamilton County EMS
- Driver was pronounced deceased at the hospital
- Hamilton County Medical Examiner's office consulted with hospital medical staff and determined the cause of death was a medical event prior to the crash
- The investigation will continue in a logical manner
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.
Chattanooga Police Department
3410 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (map)
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