In a harrowing yet fortunately non-fatal incident in Mt. Juliet, a mother and her infant, along with a small child, were struck by a vehicle as they crossed the street in a marked crosswalk. According to the WSMV, the crash transpired while the crosswalk's warning beacons were activated and flashing. The mother and infant were transported to the hospital with injuries described as minor and non-life-threatening.
The driver involved in the incident initially fled the scene, prompting an immediate police search. "Moments ago, officers quickly located a hit-and-run suspect after a pedestrian-involved crash at the entrance of the Deerfield Apartments near Providence Parkway," the Mt. Juliet Police documented on social media. As a reaction to the incident, the suspect, a 57-year-old man from Mt. Juliet, was arrested and is being processed at the Wilson County Jail.
Moments ago, officers quickly located a hit-and-run suspect after a pedestrian-involved crash at the entrance of the Deerfield Apartments near Providence Parkway. A motorist struck an infant stroller being pushed by a mother as she, the infant, and another young child crossed in… pic.twitter.com/mBArTCAAgy
— Mt. Juliet Police (@MtJulietPolice) May 14, 2025
According to WKRN, the collision occurred at the entrance of the Deerfield Apartments on Providence Parkway. The driver's arrest was expedited by the swift action of law enforcement and the alert bystander who provided the authorities with detailed information about the vehicle involved.
As the investigation continues, more details about the motive and circumstances leading to the crash may become available. The current condition of the mother and her children is reported as stable, with the injuries sustained being non-life-threatening.
