Chattanooga police identify man hit, killed by truck on Bonny Oaks Drive

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

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Pedestrian hit and killed

Pedestrian hit and killed

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photo A Ford pickup truck reveals a dented hood on Bonny Oaks Drive.

Chattanoogan Michael L. Godwin, 50, has been identified by the Chattanooga Police Department as the man who was hit by a truck and killed in the 3900 block of Bonny Oaks Drive around 6:40 Tuesday morning.

The victim was taken to a hospital where he died as a result of his injuries, according to the release.

Witness statements and evidence show the victim was running across the road and a truck tried to swerve to avoid the collision.

The police department said in a release that no charges have been filed at this time and the investigation is still ongoing.