Chattanooga Police Investigate Fatal Hit-and-Run on West 38th Street
Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident that took place on West 38th Street.

Chattanooga, TN, October 17, 2026 —
Chattanooga Police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run incident on West 38th Street, according to the information provided about the case. The incident was fatal, but no further details about what happened have been provided.
The available information does not identify the person who died or say how many people were involved. It also does not specify when the incident occurred, where on West 38th Street it took place, or what vehicle may have been involved. No information was provided about a possible driver, witnesses, or the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Police are investigating the incident. The information available does not describe investigative steps, indicate whether anyone has been identified or arrested, or provide details about any charges. It also does not state whether police have asked the public for assistance.
Other details remain unspecified, including the victim’s age, the precise manner of death, and whether any additional people were injured. The name of the investigating department is given as Chattanooga Police; no individual spokesperson or investigator is identified.
The confirmed details are limited to the fatal hit-and-run designation, West 38th Street as the location, and the police investigation. No timeline for the investigation or information about what may happen next was provided. Further specifics about the case cannot be established from the information available.
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