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Monday, November 9, 2026Nov 9

Head-on crash on Old Lee Highway leaves one dead

An 83-year-old man was killed in a head-on crash on Old Lee Highway on Saturday night, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.

Police responded around 8:30 p.m. to the 7600 block of Old Lee Highway after reports of a multi-vehicle crash. An investigation found a Nissan Altima traveling north “crossed into the opposing lane and struck a Toyota RAV4 head-on,” according to a press release.

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The 38-year-old driver of the Toyota was transported to a hospital by emergency services with injuries that were not life-threatening. The 83-year-old driver of the Nissan was pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash remains under investigation, and police ask anyone with information about this incident to call 423-698-2525.