A routine Tuesday drive turned tragic in North Nashville when a 60-year-old grandmother was killed in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of West Trinity Lane and Whites Creek Pike, according to Metro police.
Investigators say Donna Goad was riding in the rear passenger seat of a 2015 Honda Accord around 5:10 p.m. when the car was hit on the passenger side. The Honda was driven by her grandson. Goad was rushed to Skyline Medical Center, where she later died. Police said no one else involved in the crash suffered serious injuries.
According to WSMV, officers say a 2019 Chevrolet Silverado pulled out of a driveway on West Trinity Lane and "cut the turn short" into the path of the Honda. The Honda then struck the truck on the passenger-side door. Metro police told the station the Silverado should have entered a left-turn lane onto Whites Creek Pike before making the turn. Preliminary checks showed no signs of impairment for either driver, and the crash remains under investigation.
Trinity Lane corridor has drawn safety attention
The stretch of West Trinity Lane and Whites Creek Pike where the crash occurred has already been on the city’s radar. Transportation plans have called for safety and multimodal improvements in the corridor, including traffic-calming measures, new sidewalks and revised turn-lane setups, as outlined by Nashville.gov.
Planning documents and capital requests show the area has been flagged for upgrades aimed at cutting down on collisions and making it easier and safer for people on foot. Those long-running concerns help explain why serious crashes here tend to draw quick attention from nearby residents and city officials.
Police ask for witnesses
Metro police say the investigation is still active and are asking anyone with dash-cam footage or other information to contact the department's Vehicle Collisions Unit. WSMV reported that investigators are continuing to interview witnesses and comb through evidence from the scene. As the probe moves forward, Metro officials will decide whether any charges or citations are warranted.
