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5-4-18 Traffic Crash/ Fatality - 2700 Dodds Ave.


  • Mitsubishi Montero (Vehicle #1) was traveling north on Dodds Ave., attempting a left turn onto East 28th St.
  • As driver of Vehicle #1 was making the turn a Honda motorcycle (Vehicle #2) was traveling south on Dodds Ave.continuing straight through the intersection
  • Vehicle #1 & #2 made contact in the intersection
  • Motorcyclist was thrown to the ground
  • A Chrylser Town & Country minivan (Vehicle #3) was traveling north on Dodds Ave. The driver unable to see the driver of Vehicle #2 on the ground, ran over him in the roadway.
  • After the collision Vehicle #1 continued with the turn, but later stopped after realizing someone was struck
  • Driver of Vehicle #2 was pronounced deceased on scene
  • Members of the Chattanooga Police Traffic Division are actively investigating the crash

Driver #1

Saahe Johnson (female, 33)

Driver #2 (deceased)

Willie Person (male, 42)

Driver #3

Rochelle Kent (female, 33)

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip through Chattanooga PD Mobile app. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.

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

Chattanooga Police Department
3410 Amnicola Hwy.
Chattanooga, TN 37406 (map)

Office hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM through 4:30 PM

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