8-20-19 Fatal Traffic Crash - 7500 Lee Highway
8-20-19 Fatal Traffic Crash - 7500 Lee Highway
On August 20, 2019 at approximately 9:01 a.m., Chattanooga Police were notified of a serious traffic crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle at 7500 Lee Highway. The CPD Traffic / DUI Unit responded to the scene. The following information was obtained through interview, observation, and investigation:
- Vehicle #1 (GMC Acadia) was traveling south on Lee Highway and merged into the center lane with the intention of turning left onto Walker Road.
- Vehicle #2 (Honda Shadow) was traveling north on Lee Highway approaching the Walker Road intersection.
- Vehicle #1 turned left in front of Vehicle #2.
- Vehicle #2 struck the front right side of Vehicle #1.
- Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported the rider to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
- Driver of Vehicle #1 was issued a citation in lieu of arrest for the charge, Failure to Yield Right of Way (Accident Resulting in the Death of Another).
- 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:
Gary A. Moore (Male, 68)
Charge: Failure to Yield Right of Way (Accident Resulting in the Death of Another)
Driver #2 (Deceased):
Name withheld pending notification of next of kin. (Male, 55)
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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