Man, 29, Killed When Wrecked Vehicle Is Struck By Semi On I-75 North Of The Split

  • Sunday, June 20, 2021
A 29-year-old man was killed early Sunday morning when his wrecked vehicle wound up in a lane of traffic on I-75 and was struck by a semi.
 
At approximately 3:17 a.m., the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division responded to a traffic fatality at 260 Interstate 75 North.
 
A Toyota Tacoma was traveling north on I-75 north of the split when the driver lost control of the vehicle, striking the center concrete barrier, and coming to a stop blocking the shoulder and travel lane #1.
 
A Freightliner was traveling north in travel lane #1 beside another semi traveling in lane #2.
The 31-year-old Freightliner driver struck the stalled Toyota, killing its driver.
 
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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