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Man Hit, Killed After Running Out Of Gas On I-24

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A pedestrian was killed in a crash on Interstate 24 in Rutherford County after his car ran out of gas. 

Officers were called to the scene near Medical Center Parkway in Murfreesboro just before 2 a.m. Wednesday. 

Police said a man had run out of gas and was walking along the interstate to get to a gas station.

According to officials, the driver that hit him did not see him in time and could not stop.

Lanes were blocked on I-24 East in Murfreesboro while the investigation continues.

The driver was not facing charges at this time.