1 dead, 1 critically injured following I-24 crash that caused hours-long closure in South Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A single-vehicle crash that closed a portion of Interstate 24 for hours Monday morning resulted in the death of a 22-year-old, officials said.
According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the single-vehicle crash was reported shortly before 12 a.m. on Sunday, April 28 in the eastbound lanes of I-24 near Harding Place.
📧 Have breaking come to you: Subscribe to News 2 email alerts →
Authorities reported a preliminary investigation indicates a white Dodge Charger was traveling at a high rate of speed and passing other vehicles on the shoulder before the 25-year-old driver lost control.
The Dodge reportedly rotated before hitting a rock wall on its rear side. The rear passenger — identified as 22-year-old Keijhan Ameer Roby — was pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, the 25-year-old driver was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center with serious injuries, officials said. The front seat passenger was not injured in the crash.
According to MNPD, there were no signs of impairment at the scene.
| READ MORE | Latest headlines from Nashville and Davidson County
Motorists were advised to avoid the area Monday morning until officials were able to clear the scene. At 4:30 a.m., the eastbound lanes reopened.
An investigation into the deadly crash remains ongoing. No other information was released.
📲 Download the News 2 app to stay updated on the go.
📧 Sign up for WKRN email alerts to have breaking news sent to your inbox.
💻 Find today’s top stories on WKRN.com for Nashville, TN and all of Middle Tennessee.
This is a developing story. WKRN News 2 will continue to update this article as new information becomes available.
For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to WKRN News 2.
