The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) responded to a two-vehicle crash that resulted in one death.

At approximately 2:00 a.m., CPD officers were dispatched to a 0.5-mile stretch of Highway 27 northbound for a report of a multi-vehicle crash.

The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to investigate. Preliminary findings indicate a Mazda CX-5 was traveling south on the northbound side of Highway 27 when it collided head-on with a Mercedes CLS 550. Hamilton County EMS transported both drivers to the hospital for serious injuries. The 46-year-old driver of the Mercedes died from injuries sustained in the crash.

 This information is preliminary and subject to change as the investigation continues. Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.