Former NFL Coach Rex Ryan Charged With Leaving Scene in Nashville: Police Say He Surrendered November 11, Bond Set at $6,000
Nashville, Tennessee — Former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan has been charged in an alleged hit-and-run involving pedestrians. In a statement, Metro Nashville Police said Ryan surrendered on Wednesday, November 11, and was booked into the Davidson County Jail on misdemeanor charges, with bond set at $6,000.
Police said the two pedestrians had a walk sign and were crossing a street when a truck turned and ran over both victims' feet and one of their legs. The pedestrians said the vehicle kept going, then stopped for a red light at Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way, where they waved down the driver; they said he stepped out, argued with them, got back in and drove away. The pedestrians photographed the truck's license plate, which police said is registered to Ryan, and police allege Ryan was the driver.
Ryan is charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information or render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal. The charges are allegations and Ryan has not been convicted.
ESPN said in a statement to USA TODAY Sports that it is aware of the matter and in touch with Ryan. Ryan previously coached the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills before becoming a television analyst.
(Source: Metro Nashville Police Department)
Source: Metro Nashville Police Department
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