CHATTANOOGA, Tenn
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. – On May 9, 2025 at 7:17 a.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a crash
involving a vehicle and a bicyclist at the intersection of the 4400 block
of Oakhill Road and Sterchi Drive.
Upon arrival, officers located a 55-year-old male bicyclist with
life-threatening injuries. Officers immediately initiated CPR until
Hamilton County EMS arrived and took over. The bicyclist was transported to
a local hospital, where he was later pronounced deceased.
The Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Unit responded to the scene to
conduct the investigation. The preliminary investigation indicates that a
Nissan (Vehicle #1) was traveling south on Oakhill Road approaching the
Sterchi Drive intersection. The bicyclist was traveling east on Sterchi
Drive and rode in front of the Nissan. The vehicle subsequently struck the
bicycle.
Hamilton County EMS transported the driver of Vehicle 1 and a passenger to
a local hospital for treatment of suspected minor 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.