Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Vehicle
5321 Brainerd Rd
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Summary
- A pedestrian, identified as 55-year-old Robbie Wimpy, died from injuries sustained after being struck by a hit-and-run driver on December 13, 2025, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Colorado truck. The incident is under investigation, and police are seeking information from the public.
Timeline
The Chattanooga Police Department was notified by medical personnel on 12/15/2025 that the pedestrian involved in the crash at 5321 Brainerd Road has died as a result of his injuries. The death occurred on December 15, 2025. The victim has been identified as Robbie Wimpy. The crash remains under investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 423-698-2525.
The victim, a 55-year-old male, was transported by Hamilton County EMS from the scene to the hospital, where he was initially listed in critical but stable condition prior to his death.
Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the two-way turn lane near 5300 Brainerd Road when a vehicle entered the turn lane and struck him. The vehicle then fled the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Colorado truck.
On December 13, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at 5321 Brainerd Road. The crash initially resulted in critical injuries. The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to conduct the investigation.
Incident reported at 5321 Brainerd Rd.
The Chattanooga Police Department was notified by medical personnel on 12/15/2025 that the pedestrian involved in the crash at 5321 Brainerd Road has died as a result of his injuries. The death occurred on December 15, 2025. The victim has been identified as Robbie Wimpy. The crash remains under investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 423-698-2525.
The victim, a 55-year-old male, was transported by Hamilton County EMS from the scene to the hospital, where he was initially listed in critical but stable condition prior to his death.
Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the two-way turn lane near 5300 Brainerd Road when a vehicle entered the turn lane and struck him. The vehicle then fled the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Colorado truck.
On December 13, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at 5321 Brainerd Road. The crash initially resulted in critical injuries. The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to conduct the investigation.
Incident reported at 5321 Brainerd Rd.
The Chattanooga Police Department was notified by medical personnel on 12/15/2025 that the pedestrian involved in the crash at 5321 Brainerd Road has died as a result of his injuries. The death occurred on December 15, 2025. The victim has been identified as Robbie Wimpy. The crash remains under investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 423-698-2525.
The victim, a 55-year-old male, was transported by Hamilton County EMS from the scene to the hospital, where he was initially listed in critical but stable condition prior to his death.
Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the two-way turn lane near 5300 Brainerd Road when a vehicle entered the turn lane and struck him. The vehicle then fled the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Colorado truck.
On December 13, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at 5321 Brainerd Road. The crash initially resulted in critical injuries. The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to conduct the investigation.
Incident reported at 5321 Brainerd Rd.
The Chattanooga Police Department was notified by medical personnel on 12/15/2025 that the pedestrian involved in the crash at 5321 Brainerd Road has died as a result of his injuries. The death occurred on December 15, 2025. The victim has been identified as Robbie Wimpy. The crash remains under investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 423-698-2525.
The victim, a 55-year-old male, was transported by Hamilton County EMS from the scene to the hospital, where he was initially listed in critical but stable condition prior to his death.
Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the two-way turn lane near 5300 Brainerd Road when a vehicle entered the turn lane and struck him. The vehicle then fled the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Colorado truck.
On December 13, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at 5321 Brainerd Road. The crash initially resulted in critical injuries. The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to conduct the investigation.
Incident reported at 5321 Brainerd Rd.
The Chattanooga Police Department was notified by medical personnel on 12/15/2025 that the pedestrian involved in the crash at 5321 Brainerd Road has died as a result of his injuries. The death occurred on December 15, 2025. The victim has been identified as Robbie Wimpy. The crash remains under investigation by the Chattanooga Police Department Traffic Unit. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 423-698-2525.
The victim, a 55-year-old male, was transported by Hamilton County EMS from the scene to the hospital, where he was initially listed in critical but stable condition prior to his death.
Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was standing in the middle of the two-way turn lane near 5300 Brainerd Road when a vehicle entered the turn lane and struck him. The vehicle then fled the scene. The suspect vehicle is described as a white Chevrolet Colorado truck.
On December 13, 2025, at approximately 6:50 p.m., Chattanooga Police responded to a report of a pedestrian struck at 5321 Brainerd Road. The crash initially resulted in critical injuries. The Chattanooga Police Department’s Traffic/DUI Unit responded to conduct the investigation.
Incident reported at 5321 Brainerd Rd.
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