Post by Chattanooga Police on Oct 1, 2008 21:43:30 GMT -5
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Chattanooga Police have identified the driver killed in a crash at 2300 Gunbarrel Road today.
The incident happened around 1040 this morning. According to witnesses, a Porsche driven by 53-yr-old Dennis Mynatt crossed the center line and struck an on-coming vehicle.
The impact spun the Porsche out into an adjacent field where the car ignited. Mynatt was trapped inside the vehicle and was unable to free himself. Responding officers attempted to put out the fire and free Mynatt but the vehicle was fully engulfed.
No one else was injured in the incident. It is unknown what caused the car to ignite. No charges will be filed in this accident.
Sergeant Jerri Weary, PIO
Chattanooga Police Department
Chattanooga Police have identified the driver killed in a crash at 2300 Gunbarrel Road today.
The incident happened around 1040 this morning. According to witnesses, a Porsche driven by 53-yr-old Dennis Mynatt crossed the center line and struck an on-coming vehicle.
The impact spun the Porsche out into an adjacent field where the car ignited. Mynatt was trapped inside the vehicle and was unable to free himself. Responding officers attempted to put out the fire and free Mynatt but the vehicle was fully engulfed.
No one else was injured in the incident. It is unknown what caused the car to ignite. No charges will be filed in this accident.
Sergeant Jerri Weary, PIO
Chattanooga Police Department