11-12-21 UPDATE / 11-5-21 Pedestrian Struck- Fatality - 4800 Highway 58

UPDATE #2 (11-12-21): Both the vehicle and the suspect have been located and identified.

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UPDATE (11-10-21): The CPD Traffic Unit requests assistance in locating the suspect vehicle in a fatal hit and run crash involving a pedestrian that occurred Friday night 11/5/2021 on Hwy 58. The evidence collected on scene and from video has narrowed the search of the suspect vehicle. Please be on the lookout for a dark grey Lexus LX 570 SUV in the year model range of 2016-2020. The vehicle in the attached photos has a circular white sticker on the back passenger side bumper corner that may distinguish it. If you have any information regarding this vehicle please call CPD at 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile app. You may remain anonymous. 

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On November 5, 2021 at approximately 8:49 p.m., Chattanooga Police Traffic Division responded to a pedestrian struck in the 4800 block of Highway 58. The following was determined through interview, observation, and investigation:

• Vehicle #1 (Unknown SUV) was travelling North in the 4800 block of Highway 58.
• Pedestrian #1 was walking across Highway 58, West to East, when she stepped in front of Vehicle #1 and was struck.
• For unknown reasons Vehicle #1 then left the scene.
• Hamilton County EMS responded and pronounced Pedestrian #1 deceased on scene.
• 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.  
  

Pedestrian #1:

Female, (40 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.