Pedestrian Fatally Struck by Pickup Truck on River Road
A 52-year-old Nashville man was fatally struck by a pickup truck early Saturday morning in the 5700 block of River Road. Police reported that the pedestrian was allegedly lying in the roadway and the driver was unable to avoid him.
Nashville, TN, September 5, 2026 —
A fatal traffic incident occurred early Saturday morning on River Road in Nashville, resulting in the death of a 52-year-old man.
The pedestrian was struck by a pickup truck in the 5700 block of River Road. The incident took place during the early morning hours of Saturday. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene following the collision.
According to police reports, the pedestrian was allegedly found lying in the roadway. The driver of the pickup truck reportedly stated they were unable to avoid striking the individual.
The identity of the pedestrian has been released as a 52-year-old resident of Nashville. Information regarding the driver of the pickup truck, including their name or any potential charges, was not immediately available in the initial reports. Details about the pickup truck itself, such as its make, model, or color, were also not provided.
The specific circumstances leading to the pedestrian being in the roadway at the time of the incident are currently under investigation. Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the sequence of events or any contributing factors that may have led to the collision.
The 5700 block of River Road was the location where the incident unfolded. The full extent of any road closures or traffic disruptions resulting from the investigation was not detailed.
Further investigation into the incident is ongoing. Authorities are working to determine the exact cause and contributing factors of this fatal collision.
Story summarized from the original created by Li Cohen on www.wsmv.com, see more information here.
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