Man Dies after Police Chase on Rossville Boulevard

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF)- Chattanooga Police say a man is dead after a police chase Sunday evening.

They say that Rossville Police initiated a vehicle pursuit of a green Mazda that led into Chattanooga, traveling north on Rossville Boulevard.

According to CPD, The Mazda was traveling at a high rate of speed and was unable to negotiate a right curve in the 2800 block.

It spun and hit a utility pole.

CPD got the call at 11:21 pm and found the 46-year-old driver unresponsive.

He was taken to the hospital but died from his injuries.

The name of the victim cannot be released until the next of kin is notified.