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Pedestrian dies after getting hit by truck in South Nashville
By Tony Garcia at WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate)
· July 6, 2026
· 1 min read
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are looking for a driver after a pedestrian was hit and killed in South Nashville overnight.According to personnel at the scene, officers responded to a call for a crash involving a pedestrian near the Walmart Supercenter on Nolensville Pike between Welch Road...
Key takeaway Witnesses told the officers that the pedestrian was attempting to cross Nolensville Pike and was hit by a black pickup truck.
Why this matters in The Nashville
The fatal accident on Nolensville Pike in South Nashville raises concerns about pedestrian safety in the area. The stretch of road where the incident occurred, between Welch Road and Harding Place, is a busy commercial corridor with several retail establishments, including the Walmart Supercenter. The presence of a major retail hub in this area attracts a significant amount of foot traffic, making it crucial for the city to ensure that pedestrians have safe crossing options. The fact that the pedestrian was attempting to cross Nolensville Pike when they were hit by the truck suggests that improved crosswalk infrastructure or enhanced traffic enforcement may be necessary to prevent similar incidents in the future. As detectives continue to investigate the incident and search for the driver, the community will be watching to see what measures are taken to address pedestrian safety in this part of South Nashville.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 6, 2026 ·
Source: WSMV 4 News (NBC affiliate) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Detectives are looking for a driver after a pedestrian was hit and killed in South Nashville overnight.According to personnel at the scene, officers responded to a call for a crash involving a pedestrian near the Walmart Supercenter on Nolensville Pike between Welch Road...
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