52-year-old pedestrian dies after being hit by a car on Lee Highway, Chattanooga, at 7:30 PM on Monday; investigation ongoing.

52-year-old pedestrian dies after being hit by a car on Lee Highway, Chattanooga, at 7:30 PM on Monday. The man was transported to the hospital but succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Chevrolet Suburban stayed at the scene, and the Chattanooga Police Department is investigating. This incident comes amid a 200% increase in vehicle versus pedestrian fatalities in Chattanooga.