8-12-19 Fatal Traffic Crash - 311 Mcbrien Road
8-12-19 Fatal Traffic Crash - 311 Mcbrien Road
- Vehicle #1 was traveling south bound on Mcbrien Road negotiating a slight curve to the right.
- Witnesses advised Vehicle #1 went across the roadway to the left and then over corrected to the right causing the vehicle to come to rest in the yard at 311 Mcbrien Rd.
- After leaving the roadway, Vehicle #1 struck a tree then spun off where it came to rest against another tree.
- The passenger was unrestrained and suffered fatal injury.
- The driver was transported to a local hospital with injuries.
- The investigation will continue in a logical manner.
- Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.
Driver #1:
Jonathan Nelson (Male, 40)
Passenger #1 (Deceased):
Lamar Nelson (Male, 69)
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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