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Pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle in Clarksville. Here’s what police are reporting
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Li Cohen, Tony Garcia , as published by WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident was reported to have occurred around 8:30 p. A fatal incident occurred on Thursday night when a person was hit by a vehicle.
A fatal incident occurred on Thursday night when a person was hit by a vehicle. The individual was walking a bicycle across a road at the time of the incident. Fatal crash detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the person's death. The injured person was taken to a hospital, where they were pronounced deceased. Further details about the incident are available from the reporting authorities.
The incident was reported to have occurred around 8:30 p.m. The person was crossing a parkway at an intersection when they were struck.
Investigations into the incident are ongoing, with detectives working to determine the events leading up to the fatal crash.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 21, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
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