A 9-year-old boy and a 5-year-old boy have been hospitalized after two vehicles collided on East Main Street Friday night, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Police Department.
The 9-year-old is receiving treatment for critical, life-threatening injuries.
CPD investigators determined that a Lexus was traveling east on East Main St. with the right of way shortly after 9 p.m. when a Mazda driven by Ryan Haddock, 34, with the juvenile passengers was turning onto East Main St. from the 15000 block of South Kelley St. Haddock turned in front of the Lexus, and was hit, the release states.
The driver of the Lexus left the scene on foot. Hamilton County Emergency Medical Services transported Haddock and the two children to a local hospital. Both children had been secured in child safety seats, according to the release.
Chattanooga Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the CPD Mobile App. Callers can remain anonymous.