NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A litter pickup crew worker is in serious condition Friday night after being hit on Interstate 65 near Harding Place.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation worker was picking litter when a Hyundai sedan pulled onto the shoulder of the interstate and hit him. Raymon Cruz-Sanchez, 48, of Cedar Hill, Tennessee, is hospitalized at Vanderbilt in critical condition.
Police said he was hit while throwing trash into the trailer of a pickup truck. He was wearing his reflective vest when he was hit.
The 27-year-old driver of the Hyundai told police she was experiencing mechanical problems when she drove onto the shoulder. She showed no signs of impairment.
There are no current charges against the driver. The investigation is continuing, police said.
It’s a sad reality that area animal shelters and non-profit rescue organizations face constant overcrowding -- with so many dogs, cats and other animals waiting for a forever home. Jason Lamb reports here that Metro leaders are working with those groups – including Critter Cavalry – to find solutions. I’ve fostered a dog from Critter Cavalry, so I understand the need is great. And I found my pup Domino through another local group, Proverbs Animal Rescue. Ultimately, it starts with all of us. Getting more dogs and cats spayed or neutered can help control the pet population – and ease the burden.
-Rhori Johnston
