32-year-old William Tucker Jr. lost his life following a hit-and-run accident overnight in East Nashville.
As per the initial information, officers actively responded to the area of Eastland Avenue near Mitchell Road just after 2 a.m. after receiving reports of an auto-pedestrian crash. On arrival, they found 32-year-old William Tucker Jr. dead in the roadway. The preliminary investigation showed that Tucker had last been seen at 12:30 a.m. walking on Eastland Avenue near Riverside Drive.
Investigators believe that Tucker may have been in the roadway when he was hit by a vehicle. Metro police are trying to identify the hit-and-run driver. No details have yet been provided regarding the suspect’s vehicle that struck Tucker.
The crash remains under active review.
September 3, 2021
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF
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