Pedestrian Killed in Nashville's Lower Broadway After 87-Year-Old Driver Runs Red Light
A 58-year-old Australian man was killed and three others injured after an 87-year-old driver from Kentucky ran a red light and struck pedestrians in a crosswalk on Nashville's Lower Broadway. The driver was also critically injured, and police are investigating the cause of the incident. Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell called it an "incredibly tragic event."
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1 dead after Pedestrians hit on Broadway In Nashville
A busy Saturday afternoon in downtown Nashville turned tragic when an 87-year-old driver from Kentucky ran a red light and struck multiple pedestrians in a crosswalk on Lower Broadway. The crash, which occurred shortly after 12:30 p.m. at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Broadway, resulted in one fatality and several injuries . Police confirmed the pedestrians had the right of way and were lawfully crossing the street when the vehicle collided with them .
The Victim and Injuries
The deceased has been identified as a 58-year-old man from Australia, who died after being transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center . Three other pedestrians were hospitalized with varying degrees of injuries. A 34-year-old man from Jacksonville, Florida, remains in critical condition and underwent surgery . A 21-year-old woman from Knoxville is being treated for serious but non-critical injuries, while a fourth victim, a 58-year-old woman, is in critical condition .
Details of the Crash
Metro Nashville Police Department spokesperson Don Aaron said the driver of a Ford Fusion ran a red light while pedestrians were actively crossing with an active walk signal . The crash was captured on multiple downtown cameras and shows the vehicle colliding with the victims . The car came to a stop on the other side of the intersection . The driver, whose identity has not been released, is also in critical condition at Vanderbilt. His wife suffered minor injuries, while a caregiver traveling in the vehicle was uninjured . Officers are working to interview the caregiver to determine what caused the crash .
Official Response and Community Reaction
Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell released a statement calling the incident an "incredibly tragic event" and emphasizing that first responders are working to aid the victims and investigate what occurred . The Nashville Fire Department's med carts, part of an entertainment district initiative, were already on the scene and able to respond quickly . The crash has prompted discussion about pedestrian safety on Broadway. Metro Council Member Jacob Kupin said he will be evaluating the possibility of restricting cars on Broadway during weekends . The MNPD Traffic Division continues to investigate the incident, and charges have not yet been announced .
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