A tragic incident unfolded on I-24 West near mile marker 42.8 as a 72-year-old man from Hopkinsville, Kentucky, was fatally injured last Thursday evening. According to the Nashville Police Department, the pedestrian, who had exited a disabled Chevrolet Impala with two flat tires, was hit while trying to determine his exact location for a wrecker service. The call to the service ended abruptly, suggesting the collision occurred during the conversation. The heart-rending account was detailed in a recent statement by the authorities.
In the chaotic aftermath of the multi-vehicle collision, the driver of the Impala recounted that other motorists braked and exited their vehicles only to leave the scene shortly after. The search for witnesses continues as the Traffic Division urges the public to come forward with any relevant information.
"Anyone who believes that they may have witnessed or been involved in yesterday's fatal crash is asked to contact the Traffic Division at 615-862-7738," the police implored in their statement.
