5-4-21 Traffic Fatality - 17280 I-24

• Vehicle #1 (Ford) was travelling East on I-24 when for unknown reasons it made contact with the guardrail on the left side of the Interstate.
• The contact with the guardrail caused Vehicle #1 to lose control and cross all lanes of traffic to the right, ultimately leaving the roadway and striking a tree.
• Hamilton County EMS responded and transported the driver of vehicle #1 to the hospital with life threatening injuries.
• Investigators were notified this weekend that the driver of Vehicle #1 had succumbed to her injuries. 
• 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 will continue in a logical manner.  
  

Driver Vehicle #1:

Female, 18 (Deceased)

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.