12-5-19 Pedestrian Struck / Fatal - 300 Interstate 75 SB
12-5-19 Pedestrian Struck / Fatal - 300 Interstate 75 SB
- Ms. Hollie Eades had just been involved in a rear end collision on Interstate 75 Southbound and had pulled her car over on the shoulder of the off ramp of East Brainerd.
- The other vehicle was located on the shoulder of Interstate 75 southbound.
- Ms. Eades left her vehicle to exchange information with the driver of
the other vehicle and upon returning to her car, a separate vehicle was taking the East Brainerd Road exit and struck Ms. Eades as she crossed traffic. - Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene and transported Ms. Eades to a local hospital where she would succumb to her injuries.
- 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.
- The investigation will continue in a logical manner.
Pedestrian (Deceased):
Hollie Eades (Female, 29)
Driver:
Jennifer Ellis (Female, 31)
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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