Fatal traffic accident on I-75 | Local News

UPDATE: A 20-year-old man was killed in a traffic accident on I-75 around 3 a.m., Chattanooga police said.

The man was driving a Ford Excursion southbound on northbound I-75 and crashed into a Dodge Ram at mile marker 2.4, seriously injuring a 32-year-old man.

After the initial impact, the Dodge Ram was struck a second time by a tractor-trailer, CPD said.

The Chattanooga Fire Department and Hamilton County EMS responded to the call, with the wrong-way driver pronounced dead at the scene.

Sergeant. Victor Miller confirmed that this wrong-way crash caused the closure of northbound I-75 Tuesday morning.

This information is preliminary as the investigation is ongoing.

This is a developing story. Stay with Local 3 News on air and online for updates.

PREVIOUS STORY: I-24 and I-75 are congested, but according to TDOT cameras, traffic is now moving slowly.

PREVIOUS STORY: Interstate 24 Eastbound will be shut down near the I-75 interchange.

We are working with officials to learn more.

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PREVIOUS STORY: According to Chattanooga Police, northbound Interstate 75 is closed near Brainerd Road due to a multi-vehicle crash.

Emergency services are working to clear the area.

We are working with the CPD to find out more.

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