A tragic incident unfolded in Hermitage as a woman in a wheelchair was struck and killed while trying to navigate across Lebanon Pike on Thursday evening. Police report that the 56-year-old woman was crossing outside of a crosswalk when she was hit by an eastbound Subaru Outback near Tyler Drive at approximately 7:45 p.m.; she later succumbed to her injuries at TriStar Skyline Medical Center, according to WSMV.
The Metro Nashville Police Department has indicated that there was no evidence to suggest the driver of the Subaru was impaired at the time of the collision. Investigations into the incident are ongoing with efforts to piece together the sequence that led to the unfortunate death of the individual, who still awaits public identification, as reported by FOX 17. The nighttime occurrence raises questions about the safety and accessibility of this major thoroughfare, often bustling, for pedestrians and particularly for those with mobility challenges.
Details surrounding the woman's next of kin are being withheld as the notification process is underway; meanwhile, local authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this distressing event, as stated by The Tennessean. The community is reminded of the inherent risks that come with crossing busy roadways, especially in areas that may lack proper pedestrian crossings or suitable accommodations for disabled individuals.
