Woman Seriously Hurt After Being Hit by Two Cars in Chattanooga, TN

Chattanooga, TN (September 30, 2026) – A 46-year-old woman was seriously injured on Tuesday night, September 29, after being struck by two vehicles on Shallowford Road in Chattanooga.

The first crash occurred around 8:30 p.m. as a driver traveling over a hill on Shallowford Road spotted the pedestrian in the roadway. The driver swerved to avoid her but still struck the woman with the vehicle's side-view mirror, according to the Chattanooga Police Department.

The woman was knocked down and then hit by a second vehicle. That driver left the location, and police said they did not have identifying information about the vehicle.

Emergency crews took the pedestrian to a hospital, where she was reported to be in stable condition with serious injuries.

The circumstances surrounding the crash remained under investigation. 

We hope the woman makes a full recovery.

What Should You Do After a Hit-and-Run Pedestrian Crash in Chattanooga, TN?

After a pedestrian is struck by a vehicle that leaves the scene, medical attention should come first. Once immediate needs are addressed, documenting the injuries, treatment, and related expenses can help preserve important information for an insurance or legal claim.

After addressing medical needs, any available details about the vehicle that left the scene should be recorded as soon as possible. Even partial information about its color, size, body style, direction of travel, or visible damage may assist efforts to identify the vehicle.

Along with information about the vehicle, the roadway may provide useful evidence. Photographs of Shallowford Rd., lighting conditions, traffic signs, lane markings, and the location where the pedestrian was struck can help preserve details that may later change.

Witness accounts can be particularly valuable in a hit-and-run case. People who saw the first vehicle, the second vehicle, or what happened immediately afterward should be identified when possible. In addition, nearby businesses or properties may have surveillance footage covering the roadway or surrounding area.

As treatment continues, medical records should be kept together. Hospital records, diagnostic testing, prescriptions, follow-up appointments, and medical bills can document the injuries and expenses connected to the crash.

Beyond medical documentation, insurance coverage may provide another avenue for addressing losses when the driver who left the scene cannot be identified. Depending on the applicable policies and circumstances, uninsured motorist coverage may be relevant to an injury claim.

Throughout the insurance process, keep copies of all communications with insurance companies. Claim forms, correspondence, recorded statements, medical documentation, and other paperwork can become important if questions arise about coverage or the value of a claim.

With this information, a Chattanooga pedestrian accident lawyer can review the evidence, including witness accounts, medical records, insurance policies, and anything that could help identify the second vehicle. An attorney can also explain how Tennessee law may apply and discuss potential legal options based on the circumstances.

If you are dealing with a similar situation, call Fox & Farmer at 423-531-9400 to discuss what happened and learn more about your next steps.

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