Affidavit: Northshore crash suspect tried to fist fight first responders
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — The man accused of causing the crash that killed two pedestrians and injured one other in Chattanooga’s Northshore has been booked into the Hamilton County Jail.
Hamilton County Jail records show that 44-year-old Randy Vega, of Tampa, faces the following charges:
- Reckless driving.
- Reckless endangerment.
- Vehicular homicide – 2 counts.
- Aggravated vehicular assault.
- Driving under the influence.
- Failure to maintain lane.
News 12 has now received the affidavit explaining what police believe happened during this incident.
Randy Vega / Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office
The report stated that Vega was speeding along Frazier Avenue in a Dodge Caravan and hit the right-side front bumper of a Nissan. He lost control and hit three pedestrians. He then crashed into a building.
According to the affidavit, Vega attempted to fist fight first responders who were trying to help the victims. They reported that he was showing aggressive behavior.
The driver of the second vehicle told police that Vega was driving aggressively prior to the crash as well.
The crash killed one woman and a one-year-old child, and it injured one man. The three were standing on a sidewalk at the corner of Frazier Avenue.
Responders took Vega and the male pedestrian to a hospital.
Vega was finally released and booked into the Hamilton County Jail on Wednesday, November 29.
The affidavit explained that the area of the crash is densely packed with many pedestrians and parked cars. The speed limit in that area is only 30 miles per hour.
Authorities booked Vega on a $50,000 bond, according to the affidavit.
He is scheduled to appear in court on December 5.
Tuesday night, upset community members packed Chattanooga City Council to express their concerns on this incident.
