A 66-year-old man was struck by a car today as he walked along the sidewalk near 3908 4th Avenue, police said.
Calvin Johnson told police that he was backing out of his driveway just after 5 p.m. when he hit William Moneyham, Chattanooga Police Department spokeswoman Sgt. Jerri Weary said.
Mr. Johnson said he didn’t see Mr. Moneyham, who was walking north along 4th Avenue. The victim was taken to Erlanger hospital in serious condition but is expected to survive his injuries, Sgt. Weary said.
Family members of the victim advised police that he walks frequently, when doing so slouches over and, on a previous occasion, nearly was hit by another driver, Sgt. Weary said.
She said no charges are expected to be filed.