1-15-19 Traffic Crash / Fatal - 2300 Wilcox Blvd.
1-15-19 Traffic Crash / Fatal - 2300 Wilcox Blvd.
- Vehicle 2 (Kia Soul) was traveling west on Wilcox Blvd. in the left lane
- Vehicle 1 (Nissan Sentra) was stopped at the stop sign at Monroe St. preparing to make a left turn to Wilcox Blvd. (eastbound)
- Vehicle 1 turned in front of Vehicle 2 causing a head-on collision
- Passenger in Vehicle 1 sustained serious injuries and was transported via Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital
- Driver of Vehicle 2 sustained minor injuries
- Driver of Vehicle 1 was uninjuredOn 1/15/19 the Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office notified CPD that the passenger in Vehicle 1 passed away from injuries sustained in the crash
- Investigation is ongoing and proceeding in a logical manner
Passenger 1 (Deceased):
McGary Edwards (Male, 92)
Driver Vehicle 1:
Donald Edwards (Male, 64)
Driver Vehicle 2:
Rita Prater (Female, 66)
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip anonymously in the 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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