December 16, 2024
Incident Number – 24-103060
CPD Investigating Fatal Traffic Crash at 280 Hwy 153
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – The Chattanooga Police Department is investigating a
fatal traffic crash that occurred on December 13, 2024 at 6:23 a.m. at 280
Hwy 153.
CPD’s Traffic Unit responded to conduct the traffic crash investigation.
The preliminary investigation shows a Kenworth AA driven by a 49-year-old
man had just entered Hwy 153 SB from Jersey Pike. The Kenworth had merged
onto Highway 153 when it was struck by the Isuzu causing heavy damage to
the cab of the Isuzu. The driver and passenger had to be extricated by
Chattanooga Fire and were taken to a hospital by Hamilton County EMS with
serious life-threatening injuries.
Chattanooga Fire Squad 19, Ladder 19, Engine 8, Squad 7, Squad 13,
Battalion 2 and Special Operations responded. CFD shift change occurred on the scene.
On December 15, 2024, CPD’s Traffic Unit was notified that the 21-year-old
passenger had succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues.