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Nashville Mourns as Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Gallatin Pike, Calls for Improved Safety Infrastructure Intensify

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Published on July 22, 2024
Nashville Mourns as Pedestrian Fatally Struck on Gallatin Pike, Calls for Improved Safety Infrastructure IntensifySource: Google Street View

A Nashville pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night on Gallatin Pike near Walton Lane. As reported by officials, the man, 48, was hit while attempting to cross the road at 9:50 p.m. and was pronounced dead at the scene.

As detailed by the same source, the driver involved in the accident stated that they were proceeding through the intersection on a green light. Meanwhile, the man, whose identity has yet to be publicly shared pending next of kin notification, was crossing outside of a designated crosswalk.

No indications of drug or alcohol use were evident at the scene.