6-26-20 UPDATE #2 Suspect Arrested | 6-24-20 UPDATE: Suspect vehicle information / Pedestrian Struck/Fatality - 6400 Shallowford Rd.

The CPD thanks the community members who provided tips for CPD Traffic Investigators and Neighborhood Policing Officers to follow up with in order to locate Troy Maples and the 2014 Nissan Sentra involved in the hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Thomas Raines.

SUSPECT:

Troy Maples

DOB: 12/07/96

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UPDATE: CPD Traffic Investigators collected physical evidence at the crash scene. The vehicle parts collected belong to a 2013 to 2016 Nissan Sentra, charcoal or gray in color.

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.

Additionally, for clarification, the victim succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

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On June 24, 2020 at approximately 12:14 a.m., the Chattanooga Police Department's Traffic/DUI Unit responded to 6400 Shallowford Road on a pedestrian/cyclist struck call. The following was determined through interview, observation, and investigation.

• Victim was riding a bicycle eastbound in the center/turn lane of 6400 Shallowford Rd.
• It was stated to police at the scene that the cyclist was struck from behind by a vehicle. Suspect vehicle continued eastbound without stopping.
• The 33-year-old male victim was taken to a local hospital by Hamilton County EMS.
• 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.

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.