Update March 8 at 8 p.m.: The driver who died in last night’s fatal crash was identified as David L. Gildon, 49, according to a release from the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office.
The passenger was identified as Chason Biggs, 22. He was believed to be in critical condition when he was taken to a local hospital, according to the release. There is no update on his condition at this time.
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The Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal vehicle crash that occurred Tuesday night, according to a news release.
Deputies responded to the 6400 block of Bayshore Drive about 10:45 p.m. on the report of a single vehicle crash with entrapment.
Authorities found the vehicle on fire with one person in the vehicle dead and another person seriously injured, according to the report.
The injured person was taken to a local hospital in what is believed to be critical condition. The names of the victims have not been released.
The cause of the accident is being investigated.