A 9-year-old boy has died from injuries he suffered in a car crash Friday.
He and a 5-year-old boy were both hospitalized after two vehicles collided on East Main Street on Friday night, according to the Chattanooga Police Department. The 9-year-old died Sunday.
CPD investigators determined that a Lexus was traveling east on East Main Street 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 Street from the 15000 block of South Kelly St. Haddock turned in front of the Lexus and was hit, the release states.
The driver of the Lexus fled 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.
The search for the other driver continues.
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.