Pedestrian dead after being hit while walking along Murfreesboro Pike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A pedestrian died after he was struck by a minivan on Murfreesboro Pike near Edge O Lake Drive Tuesday night, according to Nashville authorities.
The Metro Nashville Police Department said the preliminary investigation indicates a Dodge Caravan was heading southbound when it hit a man, who was walking in a traffic lane, around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 10.
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Law enforcement reported the 44-year-old man was brought to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he died. Officials are working to notify his family.
Police said the driver of the Dodge stayed at the scene, adding that there were no signs of impairment.
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No additional details have been released about Tuesday night's collision.
Meanwhile, authorities told News 2 on Wednesday, June 11 that there have been 39 fatalities from crashes so far this year, including five pedestrians and six motorcyclists. For the sake of comparison, there were reportedly 116 deaths from crashes, 33 of whom were pedestrians, in 2024.
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