A neighborhood bike ride in Nashville ended in tragedy after a 14-year-old bicyclist was struck by a vehicle on South First Street near South Creek Drive and later died, and a 17-year-old driver is now facing a charge in the case. The teen rider was airlifted to a regional trauma center following the collision and died there, a loss that has shaken family members and neighbors. Police say the crash remains an active investigation as they work to sort out the details of what unfolded on the roadway.
Details from the initial response
According to WRAL, the collision happened around 2:54 p.m. Wednesday on South First Street near South Creek Drive. The 17-year-old behind the wheel has been charged with driving after consuming alcohol while under 21, the outlet reports. Officers said the teen driver stayed at the scene and was helping the injured bicyclist when first responders arrived.
What police say
The Nashville Police Department told reporters the 14-year-old was flown from the scene to a regional trauma center, and the department later confirmed the teen died Friday afternoon. Metro police traffic investigators documented the crash site, took measurements and began interviewing witnesses while also looking for any available video that might show the impact or moments leading up to it. Authorities have not released the names of the people involved, saying families are still being notified.
Investigation and charges
Per WRAL, investigators plan to present their findings to the district attorney’s office so prosecutors can decide if additional charges should be pursued. The crash remains under investigation while detectives collect physical evidence and continue to take statements from witnesses. For now, the 17-year-old remains charged with the underage alcohol-related offense as the case moves forward.
What comes next
Prosecutors are expected to review the traffic unit’s full report before determining whether to file more charges, a step that can take several days as forensic results and witness accounts are evaluated. Metro police say they are canvassing the neighborhood and checking both surveillance footage and cellphone video that could help clarify the sequence of events. Officials are asking anyone who saw the crash or has relevant video to contact investigators and assist with the ongoing inquiry.
