Serious wreck on Highway 58 in Chattanooga

Shortly after noon Monday Chattanooga Police responded to a traffic crash at 5200 Highway 58 with serious injuries.

Traffic Investigators learned a white Lincoln Town Car was attempting to turn left onto Champion Road from Highway 58.

According to the driver of the second vehicle involved, the Lincoln Town Car attempted to turn in front of him and a collision was unavoidable.

The driver of the Lincoln Town Car had to be extracted by the Fire Department and HCEMS and was transported to a local hospital for treatment.

Life Force was called but was unable to launch due to the weather.

The south-bound lanes of Highway 58 were shut down temporarily because of the crash.

The driver of the Town Car is in criticalcondition, information will not be released at this time due to unsuccessful attempts to contact the family.

The investigation is ongoing.