Authorities are urging the public to come forward with any information that could help identify a driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Sumner County, Tennessee. The incident, which claimed the life of a pedestrian, has left investigators seeking critical leads and the community searching for answers.
According to the Tennessee Highway Patrol (THP), the crash occurred at approximately 1:15 a.m. on Saturday along Highway 386, also known as Vietnam Veterans Boulevard. The collision took place in the eastbound lanes near mile marker 4 in Hendersonville. Investigators report that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle, and the driver fled the scene without stopping to render aid or report the incident.
At the scene, authorities recovered a key piece of evidence: a passenger-side door mirror believed to have come from the suspect vehicle. Based on this finding, THP officials believe the vehicle involved is likely a 2017–2022 Ford F-250 or F-350, or possibly a 2021–2025 Ford F-150. This information is crucial as investigators work to narrow down potential leads and identify the individual responsible.
Law enforcement is asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash, observed suspicious activity in the area around the time of the incident, or has information about a vehicle matching this description to come forward. Even seemingly minor details could prove vital in advancing the investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the THP Emergency Dispatch Communications Center at 615-986-4986. Callers should press 0 and request to speak with Trooper Noble Phillips of the THP Criminal Investigations Division.
Officials emphasize that public cooperation is essential in bringing justice to the victim and their loved ones.
