NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Police have now identified the pedestrian struck and killed on Interstate 40 on Tuesday after the incident caused lane closures for hours eastbound near the airport.
Nashville police said Austin S. David, 22, of Mt. Juliet, died I-40 East between the Donelson Pike and Stewarts Ferry Pike exits. Officers located him at 11:15 a.m.
Authorities said the preliminary investigation showed that David was walking along the right side of I-40 East near lane four when he was first struck prior to being run over by other vehicles in lane three.
Police said it is unknown when the collision occurred although it may have happened as early as 2 a.m.
There were no witnesses or vehicles that remained on the scene, police said.
Anyone with information about this fatal crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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