3-7-19 Traffic Crash / Fatal - 3800 Hixson Pike
3-7-19 Traffic Crash / Fatal - 3800 Hixson Pike
- A silver Scion iQ (Vehicle 1) was traveling south on Hixson Pike through a curve.
- For unknown reasons, the vehicle went straight instead of negotiating the curve and ran off the right side of the roadway, striking a telephone pole.
- After striking the telephone pole, Vehicle 1 went airborne and struck a steel I-beam base of a billboard sign with the roof of the vehicle, completely wrapping around the I-beam.
- Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and pronounced the driver deceased.
- The investigation will continue in a logical manner.
Driver 1 (Deceased):
Carolyn Manzer (Female, 60)
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App.
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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