CHATTANOOGA, Tenn
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. – On October 5, 2025 at 9:15 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a
report of two pedestrians struck at 2000 Gunbarrel Road. The crash resulted
in one fatality and severe, traumatic injuries to the other pedestrian.
The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to conduct
the investigation. Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrians’ vehicle,
a Jeep Wrangler, had run out of fuel and was stopped on the roadway with
its hazard lights activated. The pedestrians were in the process of
refueling when a southbound Dodge 1500 struck both of them then crashed
into the rear of the Jeep, causing extensive damage to both vehicles.
The 27-year-old male pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene. The
27-year-old female pedestrian was transported by Hamilton County EMS to a
local hospital. Two juvenile passengers who were in the Dodge at the time
of the crash were also transported to a hospital with non-life-threatening
injuries.
The driver of the Dodge, 32-year-old John Boyd (male), was interviewed and
administered field sobriety tests before being arrested for DUI, Vehicular
Homicide, Vehicular Assault, two counts of Child Endangerment, and other
related charges. Boyd was taken to the Hamilton County Jail and Detention
Center.
This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation
continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this
incident to call 423-698-2525.