A man has died after a crash in the 2300 block of East Third Street on Friday, according to a news release from the Chattanooga Police Department.
Investigators determined a Nissan was traveling west in the 2300 block of East Third Street as a Cadillac was traveling east in the same block at around 6:05 a.m. As the Nissan approached the intersection, it made a left turn in front of the Cadillac, causing the Cadillac to strike the Nissan in a near-head-on collision. The collision caused the Cadillac to strike a third vehicle.
The 71-year-old driver of the Nissan was taken to a local hospital with significant injuries and later died. The other drivers were not injured, the release states.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to call 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the Chattanooga Police Department’s mobile app. Tipsters can remain anonymous.
An investigation is ongoing.