Category Archives: Pedestrian Accidents
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 »
Nashville Police Offer Pedestrian Safety Tips
Nashville Metro police are stressing pedestrian safety and the importance of avoiding situations that could cause accidents. So far this year, sixteen pedestrians have been killed in accidents involving a vehicle. In one case, a pedestrian was hit at night by a car with the headlights off when he was not crossing the street… Read More »
Famous Bass Player Dies in Pedestrian Accident
On December 22 a vehicle crashed into, injured, and ultimately took the life of a prominent Nashville studio musician who was walking near his home. Henry P. Strzelecki, 75, died at the Skyline Medical Center on December 30 as a result of his injuries from the accident. According to police, Mr. Strzelecki was struck… Read More »
Fatal Crash Kills Pedestrian
Police in Nashville are turning to the community to help find answers about a fatal car crash that killed a pedestrian on Interstate 40. James Garvey, 24, was killed early last Sunday morning at around 3:45 a.m. when two vehicles slammed into him while he was walking along the interstate near the Nashville International… Read More »
