Update
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – Update: The passenger in the Chevrolet Impala was
transported to a local hospital where he later died from his injuries.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with
information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.
Original Release
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. On February 8, 2025, at 2:08 a.m., Chattanooga
Police responded to a motor vehicle crash in the 4900 block of Rossville
Boulevard. When the officers arrived on scene, they found a motor vehicle
crash involving a 2011 Chevrolet Impala and a 2014 Ram 1500. The officers
found the driver of the Impala, a 47-year-old man, with life-threatening
injuries and the passenger of the Impala, a 41-year-old man, with
non-life-threatening injuries.
Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. The
driver of the Impala died on the scene. The passenger of the Impala was
transported to a local hospital.
CPD's Traffic Unit responded to conduct the investigation.
The preliminary investigation shows the Chevrolet Impala was
traveling north on Rossville Boulevard, and the Ram 1500 was traveling
south on Rossville Boulevard. The Chevrolet Impala crossed the roadway and
struck the Ram 1500 head-on. The Traffic Unit is working to determine why
the Impala crossed the centerline and struck the Ram 1500 head-on.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with
information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.