The Nashville community is mourning the loss of a local culinary figure after Matthew Carney, the owner of Smokin Thighs restaurant, died from injuries sustained when he was hit by a pickup truck. On June 19, Carney was tragically struck on his restaurant's property and, after a battle for his life, passed away at Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Thursday, according to a report by the Nashville Police Department. The police are still investigating the hit-and-run incident that took a well-known entrepreneur from the city's vibrant food scene.
Details surrounding the accident reveal Carney was thrown onto Wedgewood Avenue from a Nissan Frontier pickup truck that was speeding through the back of Smokin Thighs. Articulating the desire for justice, the Nashville Police Department is continuing its efforts to identify the individual behind the wheel that day. The vehicle, bearing a temporary tag and sprayed mostly in paint, was later found in the LaQunita Inn parking lot on Sidco Drive as per the police department's statement.
A substantial reward exceeding $10,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the suspect. Amid the ongoing investigation, Crime Stoppers is an option for those who may hold valuable information and wish to contribute anonymously. Those with information are encouraged to contact the organization at 615-742-7463, as emphasized by the authorities in their public call to action. The community is urged to come forward with any detail that could potentially aid in closing this tragic chapter and bring closure to Carney's grieving family and friends.
The loss of Carney is a significant blow to the local Nashville food community, where Smokin Thighs has been a popular fixture. In remembrance of the beloved owner, individuals have started paying their respects at the site of the restaurant.
