Chattanooga Police investigating fatal crash involving pedestrian

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) —  Chattanooga Police (CPD) are investigating a fatal crash on I-75 that involved a pedestrian.

CPD responded to a pedestrian struck call October 17, 2024 at 7:15 a.m.

They were dispatched near 720 Interstate 75.

Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 25-year-old man.

CPD reported the preliminary investigation revealed the man was walking on the interstate in the lane of travel.

A three vehicle crash occurred, with one hitting the pedestrian.

Northbound lanes were closed and traffic was diverted to a nearby exit until lanes reopened at 10:11 a.m.

This information is subject to change as the investigation is still on going.