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Rex Ryan turns himself in over alleged Nashville hit-and-run
Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on Wednesday.
The 63-year-old, who works as an ESPN TV analyst, is accused of striking two pedestrians with his pickup truck on Broadway in Nashville shortly before midnight on November 5.
Police said Ryan was wanted on six outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
The pedestrians allege the truck ran over both of their feet and hit one person’s leg.
They say Ryan got out to argue after they waved him down, then drove away.
Ryan faces charges including leaving the scene and failing to give aid.
The sources give no further details about the next steps in the case.
Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on Wednesday over an alleged hit-and-run involving two pedestrians.
Police said the incident happened just before midnight on Nov. 5, when Ryan allegedly struck the pedestrians with his pickup truck as they crossed Broadway.
The pedestrians suffered minor injuries, according to police.
Ryan faces six misdemeanor counts, including leaving the scene of an accident and failing to give information or render aid.
His bond was set at $6,000, and he was granted pretrial release Wednesday, according to AP.
- Who
- Rex Ryan, a former NFL head coach and ESPN analyst, turned himself in.
- What
- He faces six misdemeanor counts after allegedly striking two pedestrians with his pickup truck and leaving the scene.
- When
- The alleged incident happened just before midnight on Nov. 5; Ryan turned himself in Wednesday, Nov. 11.
- Where
- Broadway and 4th Avenue in downtown Nashville, Tennessee.
- Why
- Police allege he struck two pedestrians who were crossing with the right of way and then left the scene.
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Police said Ryan allegedly struck two pedestrians crossing Broadway in downtown Nashville.
Ryan turned himself in for booking and was charged with six misdemeanors.
A judicial commissioner set Ryan’s bond at $6,000, and AP reported that he was granted pretrial release.
Ryan is scheduled to appear in court, according to AP.
- Alleged incident
- Nov. 5, just before midnight
- Location
- Broadway and 4th Avenue, Nashville
- Pedestrians
- Two, with minor injuries
- Charges
- Six misdemeanor counts
- Bond
- $6,000
- Court appearance
- Scheduled for next month
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