Sheree Morgan, 43, was killed and Robert Stephens, 32, a passenger, was critically injured after her vehicle went across the median on Highway 27 near Highway 153 and struck another vehicle head-on.
Chattanooga Police traffic Investigators responded to a motor vehicle crash at 1:50 p.m.
Ms. Morgan was traveling north on Highway 27 before going across the median.
The driver of the southbound vehicle was uninjured.
Ms. Morgan sustained severe injuries and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. She succumbed to her injuries at a local hospital.
Mr. Stephens sustained severe injuries and was taken to a local hospital.
Traffic investigators continue to investigate the cause of the motor vehicle crash.
Chattanooga Police ask anyone with information regarding this incident to call 423-698-2525.