1-3-19 Traffic Crash / Fatal - 1400 Holtzclaw Ave.
1-3-19 Traffic Crash / Fatal - 1400 Holtzclaw Ave.
Vehicle #1
Driver 1:
Unknown (Fled)
Passenger 1:
(Female, 21)
Passenger 2:
(Female, 23)
Passenger 3:
Unknown
Vehicle #2
Driver 2 (Critical):
Melvin Tibbs (Male, 60)
Passenger 1 (Deceased):
Lorenzo Jarret Jr. (Male, 41)
Passenger 2 (Deceased):
Mechele Lane (Female, 38)
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On 01/03/2019 at approximately 9:12 p.m. a fatal injury crash occurred at 1400 South Holtzclaw Ave. Traffic Division responded to the scene. The following was determined through interview, investigation and observation:
- Vehicle #1 (Dodge Ram) was traveling east on E Main St.
- Vehicle #2 (Chrysler TWC) was traveling south on S Holtzclaw Ave.
- The two vehicles collided in the intersection causing Vehicle #2 to roll over, striking a utility pole.
- Three of the four occupants of Vehicle #1 fled the scene.
- The rear compartment passenger of Vehicle #2 was pronounced deceased on scene.
- Hamilton County EMS responded and transported the front seat passenger of Vehicle #2 where he later succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital.
- Driver #2 was transported to a local hospital where he is listed in critical condition.
- Passenger #1 of Vehicle #1 remained on scene and was transported to a local hospital with minor injuries where she was treated and released.
- At this time the investigation is continuing in a logical manor.
- Anyone with information about this wreck is asked to call Police at 423-698-2525. You can remain anonymous.
Vehicle #1
Driver 1:
Unknown (Fled)
Passenger 1:
(Female, 21)
Passenger 2:
(Female, 23)
Passenger 3:
Unknown
Vehicle #2
Driver 2:
(Male, 60)
Passenger 1 (Deceased):
Pending Notification (Male, 41)
Passenger 2 (Deceased):
Pending Notification (Female, 38)
**Release of all names is pending notification**
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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