8-18-20 Traffic Fatality - 5300 Highway 153
8-18-20 Traffic Fatality - 5300 Highway 153
- Vehicle #1 (Kawasaki motorcycle) was traveling north on Hwy 153 entering the intersection at Northgate Mall Dr. as the traffic light was changing from green to red.
- Vehicle #2 (Kia Forte) was facing southbound attempting to turn left into a parking lot once the northbound light turned red.
- Southbound traffic is not governed by the traffic light at that intersection.
- Vehicle #1 struck Vehicle #2 in the intersection.
- Driver of Vehicle #1 was taken to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS with life-threatening injuries.
- Hamilton County Medical Examiner notified CPD that the motorcyclist succumbed to his injuries on August 16, 2020.
- The investigation is ongoing and 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 Vehicle #1:
Male, 42
Driver Vehicle #2:
Male, 34
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.
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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.
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