4-10-17 Traffic Crash/Officer Involved

At 8:19 p.m. Sunday, April 10, 2017, Chattanooga Police Traffic Division responded to a two vehicle crash at 2000 Dodson Ave. The following are the preliminary facts of the incident:

• Vehicle #1, a Ford Crown Vic/police cruiser, was traveling north on Dodson Ave.
• Vehicle #1 was running lights and sirens to an active call
• Vehicle #2, a Ford Explorer, was also traveling north on Dodson Ave. and attempting to make a left turn from Dodson Ave. on to Curtis St.
• Driver of Vehicle #2 did not see Vehicle #1 coming up from behind
• Driver of Vehicle #1 was attempting to pass Vehicle #2 at the same time Vehicle #2 was attempting to make a left-hand turn onto Curtis St when the collision occurred
• After impact Vehicle #1 went off the road
• Both drivers and two passengers in Vehicle #2 were transported to local hospitals for non-life-threatening injuries
• Members of the CPD Traffic Division are investigating the crash and will determine fault

Driver Vehicle #1

Christopher Day (male, 36)

Driver Vehicle #2

Eleanor Corbin (female, 59)

Passengers in Vehicle #2
Both juveniles

Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525. The investigation is ongoing and more information will be released when available.

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NOTE: The preceding information is preliminary and is subject to change as the investigation continues.