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Man dies in Thursday afternoon crash on Central Avenue

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A man has died in a Thursday afternoon crash in the 5200 block of Central Avenue, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Police Department.

The vehicle driven by the 39-year-old victim was determined to have been traveling at a high speed South on Central Avenue when the driver lost control after reaching the top of a hill and crashed into one vehicle before being hit by another.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene around 1:21 p.m., the release states.

Anyone with information about this incident should call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. You can remain anonymous.