Crime & Safety
Nashville, TN Fatal Crash: Pedestrian Hit by 3 Vehicles Wednesday
Nashville, TN – A pedestrian was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by three vehicles along Gallatin Pike North in Nashville, prompting a police investigation and a search for two motor
By Dylan Reeves · 2026-11-04T20:13:15.534Z
Nashville, TN – A pedestrian was killed early Wednesday morning after being struck by three vehicles along Gallatin Pike North in Nashville, prompting a police investigation and a search for two motorists who reportedly left the scene.
According to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department , the fatal collision occurred around 1:40 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, in the 1700 block of Gallatin Pike North.
Investigators said the victim, an unidentified white man, was crossing the roadway when he was initially struck by a southbound Dodge Ram pickup truck.
The 41 year old pickup driver was traveling through a green traffic light at 1748 Gallatin Pike when the pedestrian reportedly pushed a grocery cart into the truck's path.
The impact caused the pedestrian to fall onto the roadway.
Two Additional Vehicles Strike Pedestrian
Police said the pickup driver pulled into a nearby parking lot and called 911.
However, while the pedestrian was lying in the roadway, investigators said he was subsequently run over by a red sedan and a motorcycle.
Neither of those motorists stopped or remained at the scene, according to police.
Authorities are now seeking information about both drivers as the investigation continues.
Rainy Conditions Reported at Crash Scene
Investigators noted that light rain or drizzle was falling when the collision occurred.
Police also reported that the intersection did not have pedestrian traffic control devices or marked crosswalks.
Authorities found no signs of impairment involving the pickup driver, who remained at the scene.
The victim was not carrying identification. The Medical Examiner's Office will assist investigators in establishing his identity.
Anyone with information about the red sedan or motorcycle, including their drivers, is urged to contact the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department's Traffic Division at 615 862 7738 .
The investigation remains ongoing.