A 67-year-old woman died after a driver hit her on West 38th Street near Hughes Avenue on Friday and fled. Chattanooga police ask anyone who knows more to call 423-698-2525.

A 67-year-old woman died after she was hit by a driver who then fled, Chattanooga police said. Police are asking anyone with information to call them.

The crash happened at about 8:22 p.m. Friday, Oct. 16, in the 100 block of West 38th Street, near Hughes Avenue. The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic Unit responded.

Preliminary findings show the woman was trying to cross the road when a vehicle struck her, police said. Responders gave life-saving care at the scene. She was taken to a hospital, where she died.

The driver left the scene. Officers later found the vehicle, with no one in it, the department said. The driver’s identity and whereabouts are still under investigation.

The department described its findings as preliminary and subject to change. It gave the details in a release Monday, Oct. 19. Police have not released the woman’s name.

What it means for you

  • If you saw something: call Chattanooga police at 423-698-2525. Anyone who was near West 38th Street and Hughes Avenue at about 8:20 p.m. Friday may be able to help.
  • Doorbell or dash cameras: if you live or drive in that area, footage from that evening could matter to investigators. Call the same number.

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