Nashville authorities are actively seeking information from the public to find the hit-and-run driver responsible for the death of 23-year-old Afriye Seegars. On New Year's Day, at about 1:30 a.m., Seegars was struck by a vehicle while standing on the sidewalk, poised to enter a rideshare outside a bar located at 237 Hermitage Avenue. A 24-year-old man accompanying her also suffered serious injuries and is currently hospitalized in stable condition.
Investigators have recovered surveillance footage that features the suspect's vehicle, described as a maroon or burgundy sedan with a sunroof and tinted windows. The vehicle in question would have damage to its front end from the impact. Nashville Metro Police are reaching out through various channels to gather any leads that could bring the driver to justice.
Crime Stoppers has become a pivotal point of contact for those who might have information but wish to remain anonymous. They are offering a cash reward for information that leads to the identification and arrest of the responsible individual. The community's cooperation is essential, as law enforcement believes that members of the public may have critical information that can help resolve this tragic case.
Anyone with knowledge about the incident, the whereabouts of the vehicle, or any detail that may pertain to the hit-and-run driver is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. The gravity of this situation is not lost on a community that is mourning one of its own, while another fights for recovery.
