The Metro Nashville Police Department has reported a significant development in the investigation of the fatal hit-and-run case that occurred Monday night on Old Hickory Boulevard. Through a helpful tip from Crime Stoppers, authorities have located the Toyota pickup truck involved in the tragic incident, leading to the death of an electric scooter rider. The vehicle was found abandoned at an apartment complex in Edmondson Park, as noted in a recent social media post by the MNPD.
BREAKING: The Toyota pickup truck involved in Mon night's fatal hit & run crash on Old Hickory Blvd that killed the rider of an electric scooter has been recovered thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip. It was found abandoned at an Edmondson Pk apt complex. Investigation continuing. pic.twitter.com/N5mEuxicsn
— Metro Nashville PD (@MNPDNashville) March 5, 2025
Detectives are fervently piecing together the circumstances that led to the hit-and-run, although no arrests have been reported as of yet. With the recovery of the vehicle, the police hope to uncover critical evidence that could point towards the identification of the individual responsible. Found at the crime scene, the MNPD has strongly increased their efforts to bring justice to the victim's family, working around the clock.
In the statement issued on their official Twitter account, the MNPD expressed gratitude for the public's assistance: "BREAKING: The Toyota pickup truck involved in Mon night's fatal hit & run crash on Old Hickory Blvd that killed the rider of an electric scooter has been recovered thanks to a Crime Stoppers tip."
The investigation is still ongoing, with the MNPD not releasing any further details at the moment. Further updates are anticipated as the case unfolds and forensic teams analyze the evidence gleaned from the pickup truck.
