Woman Killed At Foot Of Lookout Mountain After Truck Loses Brakes

  • Saturday, February 17, 2018

A woman was killed at the foot of Lookout Mountain on Saturday morning after her car was struck by a truck that had lost its brakes coming down the mountain.

The victim was identified as Mallory Baldschun.

A child in her Toyota Tacoma had minor injuries, police said.

The driver of the International Prostar truck, James Wilson, also had minor injuries.

Two other vehicles coming up the mountain were also impacted, but there were no further injuries. They were a Chrysler Town and Country and a Subaru.

The wreck happened at 10:40 a.m. at a curve at the bottom of Ochs Highway.

The driver of the truck said he lost his brakes and tried to get into a ditch, but went across the center line.

The vehicle was carrying flammable material and haz mat teams went to the scene.

The road was closed for an extended time.

  

Breaking News
Latest Hamilton County Arrest Report
  • 7/12/2025

Here is the latest Hamilton County arrest report. (If your case is dismissed, just email us your name and date we ran it and we will promptly take off. Email to news@chattanoogan.com ) ADKIRSON,JAMES ... more

Bridge Inspections Prompt Lane Closures On I-75 In Bradley County
  • 7/11/2025

Drivers traveling on I-75 in Bradley County should be aware of an upcoming bridge inspection that will temporarily impact traffic. Sunday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. local time, Tennessee Department ... more

Work Replacing Drainpipe Prompts Closure Of Section Of Highway 41 In Marion County On Monday
  • 7/11/2025

Drivers traveling on Highway 41 (Cummings Highway) in Marion County should be aware of upcoming road construction activities that will temporarily impact traffic. On Monday from 6 a.m. to ... more