Chattanooga, TN (January 17, 2026) – Emergency responders were dispatched to a traffic crash with injuries on Lee Highway near the Sam’s Club, located between Van Ness Rd and Vance Rd in Chattanooga. The incident was reported around 9:02 p.m., prompting a coordinated response from police, fire, and Medic 7 units.
Initial reports from the scene indicated that the caller involved in the crash was experiencing back and neck pain. Paramedics provided on-site evaluation and began treatment while police managed traffic and began a preliminary investigation.
The collision occurred along a heavily traveled commercial stretch of Lee Hwy, and crews worked quickly to assess the injured and maintain safety for surrounding motorists. The total number of vehicles involved has not been confirmed, and no additional injuries were reported at the time of dispatch.
Chattanooga Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances of the crash to determine what may have led to the incident.
Our thoughts are with the injured individual, and we wish them a full and speedy recovery.
