Passenger killed by flying tire on I 75

CHATTANOOGA (WDEF) – Chattanooga investigators report a passenger was killed in a wreck on I 75 this morning.

It happened just before noon near Volkswagen Drive.

Traffic investigators say a Chevy was pulling a trailer heading north.

A wheel came off from the trailer and bounced across the concrete barrier, hitting another vehicle heading south.

A 38 year old male passenger in the front of that vehicle was killed.

If you have any more information on what happened, please call investigators at 423-698-2525 or submit a tip via the Atlas One app (formerly CPD Mobile app). You can remain anonymous.

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