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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

Chattanooga: Pickup truck driver struck by train released from hospital

The 20-year-old driver of a pickup truck driver whose vehicle was struck by a train this morning has been released from the hospital.

Noah Patrick Mangrum tried to drive his 2001 Ford Ranger across railroad tracks on Sanabel Lane but was hit by a Norfolk Southern train, according to a sheriff’s release.

The truck was pushed off the tracks and overturned before coming to rest upright.

Mr. Mangrum was transported to Erlanger hospital for injuries, but he was not listed in the hospital’s care this afternoon.

Sheriff’s traffic unit are investigating the crash.