Nashville, TN – A 64-year-old Nashville man was struck and killed Sunday around 6:30 p.m. on Haywood Lane near I-24, according to Metro Nashville Police. Authorities are working to notify his next of kin.
According to investigators, the collision involved a 2025 Nissan Altima driven by a 21-year-old man traveling east on Haywood Lane. Preliminary findings indicate the pedestrian was allegedly crossing the roadway when he stepped into the path of the vehicle.
Police said the driver immediately left the roadway after impact, pulled into the nearby Walgreens parking lot, secured his vehicle, and returned to the scene to speak with officers. The pedestrian died at the scene.
According to MNPD, investigators found no signs of impairment on the part of the driver. However, police reported evidence of alcohol involvement regarding the pedestrian. The department noted that the investigation remains ongoing, and additional details may be released once next-of-kin notifications are completed.
Haywood Lane is a busy connector road in southeastern Nashville, linking neighborhoods near Antioch, Harding Place, and the I-24 corridor. Sunday evening traffic in the area was temporarily slowed as police documented the scene.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has additional information is encouraged to contact Metro Nashville Police.
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