1 Killed, 1 Injured in Chattanooga Car Accident
A 46-year-old driver died and another driver was seriously hurt in a head-on crash on Highway 27 in Chattanooga early Sunday.
Candice BondA 46-year-old driver was killed in a car crash on Highway 27 in Chattanooga on October 25, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. Police have not released the names of either driver.
What Happened on Highway 27 in Chattanooga
Officers were dispatched around 2 a.m. Sunday to the northbound lanes of Highway 27 after a report of a crash involving more than one vehicle. Police said preliminary findings show a Mazda CX-5 and a Mercedes CLS 550 collided head-on. Hamilton County EMS took both drivers to a hospital with serious injuries. The Mercedes driver, 46, died later, police said.
Where the Chattanooga Police Investigation Stands
The department's traffic unit is investigating the crash. Authorities said the information released so far is preliminary and could change as the investigation continues. Police asked anyone with information about the crash to come forward. No charges have been announced.
Police usually wait to release the names of the people involved until their families have been told. That is why names often come out a day or more later.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Tennessee usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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