Months after a deadly head-on collision on Clarksville Pike, the man police say was behind the wheel is now in custody. Metro Nashville officers report that 61-year-old James Brewington Jr. turned himself in on Thursday, surrendering on outstanding warrants tied to the November 2025 crash that killed 41-year-old Dustin McLeod.
The wreck on Clarksville Pike near Bobel Lane sent both drivers to TriStar Skyline Medical Center. McLeod was later pronounced dead there, and the other driver was hospitalized with serious injuries, according to investigators.
WSMV reports that Brewington was booked on charges including vehicular homicide by reckless conduct, reckless endangerment and three counts of aggravated assault. He remains jailed on a $135,000 bond and is expected to appear in court soon.
How Police Say The Crash Unfolded
According to a Metro Nashville Police Department media release, Brewington was driving a 2004 Nissan Titan southbound on Clarksville Pike when he moved into the oncoming lanes to pass a vehicle that was turning onto Bobel Lane. Investigators say the truck then slammed into a northbound Jeep Renegade head-on.
McLeod, identified by MNPD as the Jeep’s driver, was rushed to TriStar Skyline Medical Center, where he was later pronounced dead. The other driver was also transported with serious injuries.
Charges And What Comes Next
The warrants on which Brewington was booked list vehicular homicide by reckless conduct, reckless endangerment and three counts of aggravated assault, according to WSMV. The outlet also reports that his bond was set at $135,000 and that he is expected to be arraigned in the coming days.
Local Context
The November collision drew added attention when authorities acknowledged that the fatality had initially been misidentified and the Traffic Division opened an internal review, as noted in earlier local coverage of the initial misidentification.
Metro police have handled similar situations before, where vehicular-homicide suspects ultimately surrendered after being publicly sought. That pattern is outlined by the Metro Nashville Police Department in a past release describing another fatal crash case.
The Crash Investigation Unit is still reviewing the evidence in this case, and prosecutors will determine the next steps as court filings come in. Further details, including arraignment dates and formal charging documents, are expected to become available in the public record.
