8-12-19 Fatal Traffic Crash - 311 Mcbrien Road

• Vehicle #1 was traveling south bound on Mcbrien Road negotiating a slight curve to the right.
• Witnesses advised Vehicle #1 went across the roadway to the left and then over corrected to the right causing the vehicle to come to rest in the yard at 311 Mcbrien Rd.
• After leaving the roadway, Vehicle #1 struck a tree then spun off where it came to rest against another tree.
• The passenger was unrestrained and suffered fatal injury.
• The driver was transported to a local hospital with injuries.
• The investigation will continue in a logical manner.
• 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.

Driver #1:

Jonathan Nelson (Male, 40)

Passenger #1 (Deceased):

Lamar Nelson (Male, 69)

The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.

NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.

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