Former NFL coach Rex Ryan was arrested Wednesday on warrants involving six offenses following an incident in downtown Nashville.
Police allege that Ryan struck two pedestrians with his pickup truck at the intersection of 4th Avenue and Broadway.
The charges include two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to provide information, and two counts of failure to obey traffic signals, “as reported by NewsChannel 5.”
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department, the incident occurred shortly before midnight on the Thursday prior to the arrest.
Authorities claim the victims were crossing the street with a walk signal when Ryan made a right turn and struck both individuals.
The victims reported that the vehicle made contact with one person’s leg after running over both of their feet, “per the Metro Nashville Police Department account.”
Police stated that Ryan briefly stopped at a red light at the intersection of Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way.
The pedestrians then attempted to confront the driver, leading to an argument before Ryan allegedly drove away from the scene.
The victims were able to photograph the license plate and the driver before he departed, “according to Backfire News.”
Bond for the former coach was set at $6,000, and no court date has been scheduled at this time.
Legal experts note that Tennessee law requires drivers involved in injury-related accidents to stop and render aid, “as defined in Tennessee Code § 55-10-101.”
Ryan is presumed innocent, and the current reports include no statement from him or any legal representative.
While the investigation continues, officials have not disclosed the make or model of the truck involved in the crash.
The incident remains under review as authorities determine the extent of the pedestrians’ injuries and the specific circumstances surrounding the collision.