Chattanooga, TN – A head-on collision in the 4700 block of Highway 58 claimed the life of a 41-year-old woman on Friday afternoon, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.
The crash occurred around 2:00 p.m. on June 6, 2025, and involved two vehicles—a Kia Sorento and a GMC 2500HD. Police say the Kia, which was traveling southbound, crossed the centerline for reasons that remain unclear and struck the northbound GMC head-on.
Emergency personnel from Hamilton County EMS responded swiftly, transporting all involved to a local hospital. The driver of the Kia was later pronounced dead. The GMC’s driver suffered minor injuries, while a passenger in the vehicle sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic Unit is leading the investigation. Officials stress that the details are preliminary and may change as new information becomes available.
Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the crash to contact the department at 423-698-2525.