Austin S. David dies in fatal Nashville pedestrian crash
Fatal Nashville pedestrian crash death of Austin S. David – Obituary.
Austin S. David, a 22-year-old from Mt. Juliet, was struck and killed in the eastbound lanes of Interstate 40 near Donelson Pike early Tuesday morning. Authorities identified David on Wednesday as the victim of the tragic incident.
Metro Nashville Police reported that David was walking along the right side of I-40 East near lane four when he was initially hit by a vehicle. Officials believe the accident may have occurred as early as 2 a.m., though the exact timing remains unclear. After the initial collision, David was reportedly struck by additional vehicles in lane three.
The discovery of David’s body around 11:15 a.m. led to the closure of all eastbound lanes near Donelson Pike for over three hours. The roadway reopened shortly before 4 p.m.
Police are actively investigating the incident and encourage anyone with information about the crash to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.