Chattanooga man in critical condition, shot after traffic accident

Kevin Chitty

A 35-year-old man is listed in critical condition after he was shot following a traffic collision just after midnight this morning, according to Chattanooga Police Department.

Officers found Jerry Martin in his vehicle at 4400 Jersey Pike after he sustained a gunshot wound to his facial and neck area, said police spokeswoman Sgt. Jerri Weary.

Martin reportedly struck a truck operated by 43-year-old Kevin L. Chitty and was attempting to leave the scene when Chitty fired a .40-caliber handgun at him. The report did not state if the gun was licensed to Chitty.

Chitty told police he thought Martin had pointed a gun at him.

Chitty faces charges of attempted second-degree murder and aggravated assault, weary said.