A man riding an electric scooter was fatally struck on Old Hickory Boulevard near the I-24 interchange in South Nashville, in an incident that took place shortly before 7 p.m. on Monday, according to official reports from the Nashville Police Department. The victim, who has not yet been identified, was apparently coming from a Dollar General Store parking lot and traveled along the road's shoulder when the collision occurred.
Witnesses at the scene described the harrowing sight of the scooter being dragged for over 900 feet, generating sparks as it was trapped under the dark-colored Toyota Tacoma pickup truck. The truck, failing to stop, continued driving on Old Hickory Boulevard toward Murfreesboro Pike, leaving the scooter and its rider behind near Firestone Parkway. Police have intensified their search for the involved vehicle and are actively seeking information from the public.
The Nashville Police are urging anyone with knowledge about the dark Toyota Tacoma or its driver to come forward. They have stressed the importance of community assistance in cases like this hit and run. Offering a cash reward, Crime Stoppers invites tips at 615-742-7463, and callers can opt to remain anonymous. The collective hope is to gather enough details to identify the individual responsible and provide closure to the tragic event.
