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Nashville, TN (March 2, 2026) – A 22-year-old motorcyclist died on Saturday evening following a collision with an SUV along Highway 100 near Edwin Warner Park, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
The crash occurred around 6 p.m. in the 7300 block of Highway 100 at Edwin Warner Park.
Police identified the motorcyclist as 22-year-old Colby Chase. Investigators said Chase was operating a Suzuki GSX motorcycle when he struck the driver’s side of a BMW SUV. Authorities reported that the BMW driver was attempting to make a left turn out of the park at the time of the collision.
Chase was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he later died from his injuries.
A second motorcyclist traveling in the area reportedly laid his bike down in an attempt to avoid the crash and sustained minor injuries. The occupants of the BMW SUV were not injured.
According to police, the BMW driver stated that he did not see the approaching motorcyclist before initiating the turn. The investigation remains ongoing.
We extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Colby Chase during this difficult time.
Left-Turn Motorcycle Collisions Remain a Leading Cause of Rider Fatalities
Collisions involving vehicles making left turns across the path of an oncoming motorcycle are among the most common fatal crash scenarios for riders. When a driver turns across active traffic lanes, the decision requires accurate judgment of approaching vehicle speed and distance.
Motorcycles are particularly vulnerable in these situations due to their smaller visual profile. Drivers may misjudge the motorcycle’s speed or fail to perceive it at all, especially during divided-attention moments such as exiting parks, driveways, or side streets.
When a motorcycle strikes the side of a turning vehicle, the rider absorbs a significant portion of the impact energy. Unlike occupants of passenger vehicles, motorcyclists lack structural protection, increasing the likelihood of severe or fatal injuries even at moderate roadway speeds.
Crash investigators typically evaluate right-of-way compliance, turn timing, sightlines, speed calculations, and any available surveillance or dash camera footage. Statements from involved parties and witnesses also play an important role in reconstructing the sequence of events.
