The pedestrian struck and killed Sunday at 6:30 p.m. on Haywood Lane near I-24 is identified as a 64-year-old Nashville man. Efforts are underway to notify his next of kin.
The preliminary investigation indicates that the 21-year-old driver of a 2025 Nissan Altima was traveling east on Haywood Lane when the pedestrian was struck. The pedestrian reportedly was crossing the roadway and walked into the path of the Nissan. After striking the pedestrian the driver of the Nissan went to the Walgreens, parked his car, and walked back to speak to police. The pedestrian died at the scene. There were no signs of impairment on behalf of the driver. There was evidence of alcohol involvement on the part of the pedestrian.