Trooper injured, at least 15 vehicles struck during high-speed police pursuit of rape suspect on I-75 in Chattanooga, Tennessee

Modified Date: 
Tue, 05/09/2017 - 7:01pm
Accident Date: 
Wednesday, February 24, 2016

UPDATE: Trooper suffers minor injuries, at least 15 vehicles struck during high-speed chase in Chattanooga between police and rape suspect

Chattanooga Police said to expect delays on I-75 in either direction due to "suspect-caused wrecks." Traffic on I-75 north and I-24 east appeared to be backed up for miles just after 5 p.m., and traffic on Brainerd Road and Lee Highway was also heavy. 

At least 15 vehicles were struck during the chase including patrol cars and civilians' vehicles before the suspect, 20-year-old Cordarius Caldwell,  was arrested, according to a press release from the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Trooper Calvin Naipo, whose car was hit during the chase, suffered minor injuries. Naipo was taken to an emergency room for evaluation, according to the release. 

The chase, that began around mile marker 171, came to an end past the I-24 and I-75 split when a trooper rammed the suspect's vehicle causing it to crash. 

Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Cordarius Caldwell
Roadway: 
Interstate 75

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