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Crash #2023470916 Crash #2023470916
Fatalities 1
State TENNESSEE
County HAMILTON
City CHATTANOOGA
Date Sept. 21, 2023
Time 12:39 a.m.
Google Maps(35.0094194, -85.2718611)
Street Name 1 US-41/76 SR-8 WESTSIDE DR
Street Name 2 MU-29TH ST E
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 1
Number of Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 1
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 1
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing U.S. Highway
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Other Principal Arterial
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 53
First Harmful Event Curb
Manner of Collision First Harmful Event was Not a Collision with Motor Vehicle In-Transport
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Intersection Related
Type of Intersection Roundabout
Relation to Road On Roadside
Work Zone None
Light Condition Dark - Lighted
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 0
EMS Notified Minute 30
EMS Arrived Hour 0
EMS Arrived Minute 50
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 35 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Reported
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementYes (Alcohol Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.18
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathSeptember
Day of Death21
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death99
Minute of Death99
Lag Hours999
Lag Minutes99
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Datsun/Nissan
Body Type Station Wagon (Excluding Van- and Truck-Based)
NCSA Model 51
Registration State Tennessee
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Not Registered Owner (Other Private Owner)
VIN JN8AS5MT5AW0
Model Year 2010
VPIC Make ID 478
VPIC Model ID 1913
VPIC Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 0
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 35
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override Not Applicable
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Tree (Standing Only)
Fire Occurence True
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Tennessee
Driver Zip Code 37421
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Suspended
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle No Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions Not Complied With
Driver Height 72
Driver Weight 180
Previous Recorded Crashes 2
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 1
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation February
Year of Oldest Violation 2019
Month of Newest Violation August
Year of Newest Violation 2022
Speeding Related Yes, Too Fast for Conditions
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Not Divided
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device Yield Sign
Traffic Control Device Functioning Device Functioning - Functioning Improperly
Pre Event Movement Going Straight
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING End Departure
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver No Avoidance Maneuver
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Departed Roadway
Crash Type CATEGORY I: SINGLE DRIVER - Struck Object While Moving Forward
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Driver Has Not Complied With Physical or Other Imposed Restrictions
Driver Related Factor Failure to Obey Actual Traffic Signs, Traffic Control Devices or Traffic Officers, Failure to Observe Safety Zone Traffic Laws
Driver Related Factor Operating the Vehicle in an Erratic, Reckless, Careless or Negligent Manner
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Driver Did Not Maneuver to Avoid
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Reported as Unknown if Distracted
Driver Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Left
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsCurb
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsEnd Departure
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #5 Event #5
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNot Reported
Sequence of EventsTree (Standing Only)
Event #6 Event #6
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Collision
Sequence of EventsFire/Explosion

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