8-28-19 UPDATE/8-26-19 Serious Injury Traffic Crash - 560 Ochs Highway
8-28-19 UPDATE/8-26-19 Serious Injury Traffic Crash - 560 Ochs Highway
On August 26, 2019 at approximately 9:56 a.m., Chattanooga Police were notified of a traffic crash at 560 Ochs Highway. The CPD Traffic / DUI Unit responded to the scene. The following was determined through interview, observation, and investigation.
- Vehicle 1 (Volvo) was heading north traveling down Lookout Mountain.
- Vehicle 2 (Freightliner) was traveling south up Lookout Mountain.
- Vehicle 1 was negotiating a right turn during a period of rain with wet roadways.
- Vehicle 2 was negotiating a right turn in the same area.
- Vehicle 1 lost control and slid sideways across the double yellow line.
- As Vehicle 2 came out of the turn Vehicle 1 was in his lane of travel.
- Vehicle 2 struck Vehicle 1 in the passenger side and pushed Vehicle 1 into the ditch on the right side of the road.
- Vehicle 2 also came to rest in the ditch.
- The driver of Vehicle 1 was extricated from the vehicle by the Chattanooga Fire Department and taken by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital.
- The driver of Vehicle 1 suffered major injuries as a result of the crash and is listed in critical condition by medical staff at the hospital.
- 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 (Volvo):
Rachel Tucker (Female, 42)
Driver 2 (Freightliner):
George Dews (Male, 25)
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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