Metro Nashville police are searching for the driver who took off after a woman was struck and fatally injured on McGavock Pike. The collision happened on July 10 near the intersection with Elm Hill Pike and left a pedestrian critically hurt. The victim, identified by authorities as 48-year-old Jaime Magsam, was taken to TriStar Skyline Medical Center and later died from her injuries. Officers say the driver never stopped, and the investigation remains active.
According to a Metro Nashville Police Department media release on Nashville.gov, investigators believe the vehicle involved is a 2011–2014 GMC Sierra 2500 pickup. Detectives are asking residents to review any surveillance or dash-camera footage from the July 10 timeframe and to share video that might show the truck or a license plate. Police say they have not made any arrests and are pursuing leads developed from witness accounts.
Per the same Nashville.gov release, anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. MNPD's Fatal Crash Unit is leading the case and is asking for any video, photos, or eyewitness details that could help identify the pickup and the driver. Investigators note that even brief footage, such as a passing license plate or a truck with fresh front-end damage, could prove critical.
Pedestrian Safety Pressure on Busy Corridors
Community advocates have long flagged stretches of McGavock Pike and nearby Murfreesboro Pike as hazardous for people on foot, pointing to limited crosswalks and high vehicle speeds. A Walk Bike Nashville map charting pedestrian fatalities across the city highlights multiple deadly collisions on wide, fast roadways and has renewed calls for quicker, structural safety fixes. Advocates say clearer crosswalks, reduced speeds, and protected crossings would address some of the most obvious risks while the investigation into this hit-and-run continues.
Anyone who may have seen a heavy-duty GMC pickup from the early 2010s in the area on July 10, or who has footage from McGavock Pike, is asked to contact Nashville Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. Additional reporting on the case is available from WKRN. Metro detectives say the investigation is ongoing and continue to urge witnesses to come forward.
