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Driver killed at I-24, I-75 split after another driver misses turn, tries to get over

From the Chattanoogan: One person was killed on Monday night when the driver of another vehicle missed the turn to I-75 southbound at the split wi

From the Chattanoogan: One person was killed on Monday night when the driver of another vehicle missed the turn to I-75 southbound at the split with I-24, then tried to get over to the southbound lanes.

 

Chattanooga Police responded to the wreck with injuries at 10:15 p.m. Officers found a rollover crash.
The victim of the crash was trapped in the vehicle prior to police arrival.
First responders were able to free the driver and transported him to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Police determined that the first vehicle that was involved was traveling on I-24 eastbound and missed the exit to go I-75 southbound. The vehicle had stopped on the right shoulder to change directions.
While attempting to go I-75 southbound, the vehicle 1 pulled into the pathway of the other vehicle, causing the driver to lose control and roll over.
Investigators are still working the case. No charges have been filed.