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Woman killed while sleeping underneath semi-truck trailer in Nashville
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Holly Lehren , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 17, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Metro Nashville Police are investigating after a woman was struck by a vehicle. The identity of the woman is not yet confirmed, but she is believed to be a local resident who spent time in the area.
A fatal incident occurred in Nashville on Monday. Metro Nashville Police are investigating after a woman was struck by a vehicle. The woman had been in a vulnerable position, resting in a location where she was at risk of being hit.
The incident happened behind a gas station, and the vehicle involved did not remain at the scene. Authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. The identity of the woman is not yet confirmed, but she is believed to be a local resident who spent time in the area.
Further details about the incident are available from the Metro Nashville Police and other local sources.
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Category: safety ·
Published: August 17, 2026 ·
Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) ·
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