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Thursday, November 12, 2026Nov 12

Pedestrian dies after being hit on Lee Highway

A 38-year-old man died after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Lee Highway on Saturday night, Chattanooga police said.

According to a press release, police responded shortly after 11 p.m. to the 6200 block of Lee Highway. An investigation determined the man was crossing the road when a vehicle struck him.

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Investigators said the driver involved stopped and remained at the scene. The pedestrian, whose name has not been publicly released, was taken to the hospital, where he later died.

An investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is asked to call Chattanooga police at 423-698-2525.