Category Archives: Pedestrian Accidents
Pedestrian Killed at Crossing Road
An elderly pedestrian was struck and killed while crossing the road to enter his vehicle. The driver stated that he did not see the man, and reports note that it was raining at the time, which may have impacted visibility. No charges have been filed, and there is no mention of whether or not… Read More »
Pedestrian Hit and Killed on Interstate 40
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the ramifications can be deadly. A tragic example can be found in the accident that occurred on Interstate 40 (I-40) East in Nashville. Reports indicate a 43-year-old Cumberland man was hit and killed by a vehicle that merged from Interstate 65 (I-65) North to I-40 West… Read More »
Pedestrian Hit and Killed in Nashville Collision
When a pedestrian is hit by a vehicle, the ramifications are usually quite devastating for the pedestrian. For example, a 63-year-old pedestrian was hit by a motorist at the intersection of Old Hickory Boulevard at Hickory Plaza and lost his life as a result. The pedestrian was reportedly attempting to cross Old Hickory Boulevard… Read More »
Pedestrian Hit and Killed in North Nashville
A car collided with a pedestrian on 22nd Avenue North between Formosa and Underwood streets in North Nashville. Unfortunately, the pedestrian did not survive the collision and died at the scene. The vehicle that hit the pedestrian was reportedly heading southbound on 22nd Avenue North, traveling toward Underwood Street, when it collided with a… Read More »
Pedestrian Hit and Killed by Drunk Driver in North Nashville
A pedestrian’s life was taken after being hit by a vehicle that also wound up crashing into two parked cars. The tragic accident occurred on 22nd Avenue North between Formosa and Underwood streets. Police suspect the vehicle was traveling south on 22nd Avenue North when it hit a parked car and ultimately the pedestrian…. Read More »
Pedestrian Accidents In Tennessee Involving Crosswalks
Recently, a woman was walking in the crosswalk returning from a store back to her home in Nashville when she was struck by a passing vehicle. Although emergency services rushed the woman to a nearby hospital, the woman later passed away from these injuries. Some individuals are citing this recent event as proof that… Read More »
Teen Walking Struck by Train
A teenage boy in Franklin was struck and killed while walking near the train tracks last week in what is being called “a tragic accident” by his devastated family. Identified by police as David Hernandez, 17, of Franklin, the police say that he was hit by a freight train last Thursday around 9:45 a.m…. Read More »
Report Finds Nashville as One of the Most Dangerous Cities for Pedestrians
In a study released by the group Smart Growth America, the Nashville area was found to be one of the most dangerous urban environments for pedestrian accidents. Known as an advocacy group for pedestrian and urban design issues, Smart Growth looked at the number of pedestrian deaths and how often people walked in cities… Read More »
Woman Killed in Parking Lot Accident
A woman was killed in Ashland City recently after being struck by a vehicle in a Walmart parking lot. The accident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the grocery store entrance of the store on Highway 12 South in Ashland City. The victim was identified as Kath Poole, 60, of Marks Creek Hill Road. According… Read More »
Man Struck and Killed by TDOT Salt Truck
A 42-year-old man was struck and killed by a Tennessee Department of Transportation salt truck recently in Lawrence County. The accident happened just after midnight on State Route 227 near McKinney Road in Iron City. According to the police report, the victim, Jason Carter, was kneeling by the roadway when he was hit by… Read More »
