10-31-19 Officer Involved Traffic Crash - 1400 Highway 27 South
10-31-19 Officer Involved Traffic Crash - 1400 Highway 27 South
- Vehicle 2 was involved in a separate single vehicle rollover crash and came to rest in the south bound lanes on Highway 27.
- The crash happened near the Soddy-Daisy / Chattanooga line on Highway 27.
- Soddy-Daisy Police were responding to that wreck and were attempting to locate Vehicle 2.
- Due to the heavy rain and fog, and no street lights on Highway 27 in that area, the Soddy-Daisy officer was unable to see Vehicle 2 as he approached the prior crash and did hit Vehicle 2.
- The driver of Vehicle 2 had exited the vehicle and was not inside when it was struck.
- Driver of Vehicle 2 did not sustain injuries from either crash.
- The Soddy-Daisy Police Officer was transported by Hamilton County EMS to a local hospital.
- Chief Gann of Soddy-Daisy Police Department advised the officer was transported with non life threatening injuries.
**Any further inquiries regarding the involved Soddy-Daisy Police Officer should be directed to the Soddy-Daisy Police Department.
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.
###
Chattanooga Police Department
3410 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (map)
Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM
Emergencies: 911
To report a crime or request assistance: (423) 698-2525
General Information:
(423) 643-5000
Crime Prevention and Community Outreach:
(423) 643-5090
Crime Stoppers Hotline:
(423) 698-3333
Drug Tip Hotline:
(423) 493-BUST (2878)
Homicide Tip Line:
(423) 643-5100
Homeland Security
https://www.dhs.gov/topic/preventing-terrorism
https://www.dhs.gov/see-something-say-something