Tractor Trailer Rollover in Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA, TEN – Friday, August 29, 2008 – The Chattanooga Fire Department and
Hamilton County EMS responded to E. 20th Street at Washington Street on a reported motor
vehicle crash involving a tractor trailer rollover.  Firefighters arrived to find an 18 wheeler on its
side facing westbound on E. 20th street, just west of the intersection.  There were no other
vehicles involved.

The driver of the big rig suffered only minor injuries in the rollover and was transported to
Erlanger Hospital in good condition.  There were no other injuries.  The accident is being
investigated by the Chattanooga Police Department.

The trailer was lifted using large inflatable air bags.  The intersection and part of the roadway
were blocked for several hours while tow truck operators set the rig upright. The trailer was filled
with boxes containing rolls of yarn.