2 Killed In Single-Vehicle Crash On MLK Boulevard On Wednesday Afternoon

  • Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Two men were killed in a single-vehicle crash on MLK Boulevard on Wednesday afternoon.

The victims were the 53-year-old driver and 73-year-old passenger.

At approximately 1:48 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to the wreck in the 800 block of East Martin Luther King Boulevard. The CPD Traffic/DUI Unit responded to the scene.
 
A Mazda Dual Sport pickup was traveling westbound on MLK Boulevard when it crossed the center and eastbound lanes, traveled off the roadway, and struck a tree.
 
The driver and passenger were taken to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
Both were later pronounced deceased.
 
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.


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