A Tennessee State University football player was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Nashville, as confirmed by the Metro Nashville Police. Chazan Page, 20, was crossing Gallatin Pike near Marion Avenue at around 1:30 a.m. when he was hit by what authorities described as either a red sedan or a small SUV speeding northward. The vehicle, which fled the scene, is reported to have sustained significant front-end damage. Page was pronounced dead after being transported to TriStar Skyline Medical Center, according to WSMV.

The local sports community is reeling from the tragedy, recalling Page's stellar contribution to TSU's athletic program. Remembered as a leader with a positive spirit, TSU's Director of Athletics Dr. Mikki Allen stated, "He helped bring out the best in others with his outstanding leadership on and off the field, positive attitude, and genuine care for the people around him. It is extremely difficult to lose a member of our athletics family, and we mourn the loss of Chazan." Page, who weighed 295 pounds and was six feet one inch tall, started in every game in 2023 as a two-year starter, primarily playing center—the one running down the field with such energy, that his spirit always lifted the team. His death prompted calls for witnesses or anyone with information about the fatal incident to come forward, as noted in a report by The Tennessean.

Chazan Page's potential stretched beyond the gridiron; he was seen as a hopeful for the NFL by those who knew him. Chris White, a martial arts instructor acquainted with Page since his elementary days, told News 2 that Page "was the one" expected to make it big, describing him as kindhearted and well-mannered. His sudden loss has devastated many, from teammates to family and the broader community who looked up to him.

Neighbors in the Inglewood area expressed ongoing concerns about the perils of speeding on the Gallatin Pike, which became a tragic reality with the fatal accident. Early Sunday morning, several recall the sounds of a car peeling around corners, which turned out to be the vehicle in question, taking the life of a promising young athlete who had already made significant strides on and off the field. According to the investigations led by the Nashville police, the search for the hit-and-run driver continues, as they solicit public assistance to bring closure to this case and Page's grieving family and friends.