1-21-19 Traffic Crash / Fatal - 3300 Brainerd Road
1-21-19 Traffic Crash / Fatal - 3300 Brainerd Road
- Based on physical evidence vehicle 1 (Nissan Altima) was traveling east on Brainerd Road from the tunnels going straight.
- Vehicle 2 (Toyota Yaris) was pulling out from the intersection of Elmwood Drive to turn left (west) onto Brainerd Road.
- Vehicle 2 was struck in the driver side door by vehicle 1.
- The driver of vehicle 2 suffered major trauma and was transported to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS where she was listed in critical condition.
- Driver of vehicle 1 was also transported to a local hospital with serious injuries and was listed in stable condition.
- A passenger in vehicle 1 also suffered injuries that are not believed to be serious at this time.
- The Hamilton County Medical Examiner's Office notified CPD that the driver in Vehicle 2 passed away on 1/25/19 from injuries sustained in the crash.
- The investigation is on-going and continuing in a logical manner.
Driver Vehicle 1:
Neshala Massengale (Female, 34)
Driver Vehicle 2 (Deceased):
Bethany Schklar (Female, 37)
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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