A woman injured in a traffic collision last week has died, according to a Chattanooga Police Department news release.
Meredith Lawler, 29, succumbed from her injuries last night at a local hospital. Charges are pending against driver Jackie Nation.
The crash occurred about 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 11, at the 4600 block of Access Road. Lawler
Nation was traveling north on N. Access Road toward the roundabout in a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee and went into oncoming traffic striking Lawler head-on who was traveling South on N. Access Road away from the roundabout in a 2007 Toyota Prius.
Both drivers had to be extracted by the Chattanooga Fire Department and were transported to a local hospital for treatment by HCEMS
Lawler went into surgery for critical injuries sustained in the crash. Nation was treated and released
The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.