Pedestrian Struck by Three Cars on Gallatin Pike

Three vehicles struck a pedestrian on Gallatin Pike North in the early hours of Wednesday, resulting in his death.

Metro Nashville Police reported that the man, who carried no identification, was crossing the roadway near the 1700 block of Gallatin Pike North at approximately 1:40 a.m. He was pushing a grocery cart when a southbound Dodge Ram pickup truck hit the cart near the traffic light in front of the 1700 block.

The impact sent the pedestrian into the roadway. The 41-year-old driver of the Dodge Ram pulled into a nearby parking lot and called 911. Police stated the driver showed no signs of impairment.

After the initial collision, a red sedan and then a motorcycle ran over the pedestrian. Neither driver stopped or remained at the scene. Light rain was falling at the time of the crash, and the intersection lacked painted crosswalks or other pedestrian traffic-control devices.

The Medical Examiner’s Office is assisting with identifying the victim. Police are asking anyone with information about the red sedan or the motorcycle rider to contact the MNPD Traffic Division at 615-862-7738.