CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. – On April 1, 2025, at 8:38 p.m., Chattanooga Police
responded to a pedestrian struck in the 2200 block of East 17th Street.
Upon arrival, the officers found a 60-year-old man with life-threatening
injuries.
Chattanooga Fire and Hamilton County EMS responded to the scene. EMS
transported him to a local hospital where he died.
CPD's Traffic Unit responded to conduct the investigation.
The preliminary investigation shows the pedestrian was walking on East 17th
Street when he decided to lie down in the middle of the street while
wearing dark clothing. The driver of a Chevrolet Silverado was traveling
north on South Lyerly Street and turned onto East 17th Street when the
vehicle ran over the man lying in the roadway. This is an ongoing
investigation.
This information is preliminary and is subject to change as the
investigation continues.