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Young Man Fatally Struck in Hit and Run Near Murfreesboro and McGavock Pikes in Nashville

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Published on December 23, 2024
Young Man Fatally Struck in Hit and Run Near Murfreesboro and McGavock Pikes in NashvilleSource: Google Street View

A tragic hit and run accident has claimed the life of a young Nashville man, tentatively identified as a 22-year-old local. The incident occurred on Saturday evening at approximately 8:10 p.m. near the intersection of Murfreesboro Pike and McGavock Pike, according to a news release from the Nashville Police Department.

Despite efforts to positively identify him, the victim was declared dead at the scene by the Medical Examiner’s Office, which is still attempting to confirm his identity. Running briefly after the crash, the suspect was reported driving an unknown model silver Nissan that fled the area immediately following the fatal encounter, as reported by the Nashville Police Department.

The Nashville Police Department have urged anyone with information to come forward and have opened a channel via Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. The informants calling here can choose to remain anonymous and still might be eligible for a cash reward, all while potentially aiding in the case's resolution.