Car falls, kills local man
A Chattanooga man died Wednesday evening trapped under a parked car that he had been working on, police said.
Thilbert Petty, 52, had been working on his 1992 Cadillac as it was parked in front of 1109 Sheridan Ave. The car fell on or rolled over him, Chattanooga police spokesman Nathan Hartwig said in a news release. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation continues, police said.
Police seek runaway, 12
Chattanooga police were searching Wednesday for a 12-year-old boy who had been missing for about 24 hours, Hartwig said.
Tyrus Birt was last seen Tuesday. He has a history of running away and may be in a small silver vehicle, Hartwig said.