Nashville, TN – A Nashville neighborhood is mourning after a 10-year-old boy was allegedly killed in a collision involving a gasoline-powered minibike and a tanker truck Sunday night on Main Street.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the fatal incident occurred just before 8:30 p.m. in front of 500 Main Street. The child, identified as DsiYahn Whitmore of Buena Vista Pike, was allegedly riding a minibike out of a market parking lot when he reportedly crashed into the rear side of a gasoline tanker truck. Authorities say he was pronounced dead at the scene after being struck by the truck’s rear tires.
Preliminary police reports indicate the tanker truck had partially passed the driveway of the market when Whitmore allegedly entered the street, resulting in the collision. Investigators allege that the primary contributing factor was the child’s failure to yield.
Police are working to determine how Whitmore allegedly came into possession of the minibike and are attempting to identify its registered owner. The Traffic Division continues to review surveillance footage and interview witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
No charges have been filed at this time, and the tanker truck driver remained on scene to cooperate with authorities. The incident underscores ongoing public safety concerns surrounding unauthorized motorized vehicles on city streets.
Anyone with information regarding the ownership of the minibike or details about the crash is urged to contact Metro Nashville Police.
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