One lane of traffic on Interstate 75 Southbound just north of the Interstate 24 split is now open after a tractor trailer crash this morning that required extrication of the driver, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.
If you are traveling from Highway 153 South or I-75 South, an alternate route would be to take the Lee Highway exit from Highway 153, Lee Highway South to Brainerd Road then South Moore Road which will take you to I-24.
The driver was transported to a local hospital by ambulance, but there is no word on his condition.
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Two tractor trailer wrecks in three days at the same interchange area...When do you think they will take the signs posted as true? It plainly states 50 miles per hour or possible tip over for large trucks...Glad no one was hurt, but it sure makes for a long commute for some folks...Makes a good plea for a separate freeway system for big rigs.
Before you go bad mouthing truckers and the routes they take maybe you should find out the facts on each case. This wreck was caused by the truck driver having a brain aneurysm. Somehow he was able to steer his truck to the median in traffic and not hit anyone else. As of Friday evening he was on life support and not expected to make it. Instead of bashing other drivers lets take the time to pray for the family.