Metro Nashville police have released new photos they hope will crack a Nolensville Pike hit-and-run case that left a 32-year-old man injured while crossing the busy corridor on July 1. Traffic Division investigators say the images could point to the driver who took off or to a vehicle with telltale damage, and the department is once again asking the public to speak up.
In a Facebook post, the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said the photos, posted July 16, are part of an ongoing effort to identify the male driver involved in the July 1 crash. According to the post, the victim had been crossing Nolensville Pike when he was struck, and anyone with information is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
Photos, Possible Leads And What Police Want
Traffic investigators routinely lean on surveillance footage, dash-cam video and specific patterns of vehicle damage to connect suspects to hit-and-run scenes. The department’s Hit and Run Unit lays out those steps on its information page on Nashville.gov, noting that pieces of debris, paint transfers and camera angles from nearby businesses can all help zero in on a suspect vehicle.
A Dangerous Stretch
The renewed push for tips comes during a rough summer for Nolensville Pike. Earlier in July, Metro officers were also looking for a driver in a separate hit-and-run that killed a 68-year-old man, as reported by NewsChannel 5. Long blocks and limited crossing points have helped give the corridor a reputation as a risky walk, with local coverage highlighting those hazards in reports like midnight mayhem on Nolensville Pike.
Legal Stakes
Under Tennessee law, drivers do not have the option to just keep going. Leaving the scene of a crash that causes injury or death can bring criminal charges. Tennessee Code § 55-10-101 requires drivers to stop, share identifying information and render aid, with penalties that range from misdemeanor to felony depending on the outcome, according to the Tennessee Code.
How To Help
Anyone who recognizes the person shown in the newly released photos or who has details about the July 1 collision is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463 or the MNPD non-emergency line at 615-862-8600, as outlined by the department. Tips can be submitted anonymously and could be the missing link that helps investigators identify a vehicle or driver tied to the case.
