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Nashville, TN (June 3, 2026) – A pedestrian lost their life Tuesday afternoon after a truck left the roadway, traveled onto a sidewalk, and entered a parking lot along Woodland Street in Nashville.
Police said the fatal collision occurred shortly before 4 p.m. in the 400 block of Woodland Street. Officers were dispatched after receiving reports that a truck had struck a pedestrian and several parked vehicles.
When emergency units arrived, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the roadway. The person’s identity was not released in the information provided.
According to an affidavit, witnesses reported seeing a black Ford truck traveling at a high rate of speed on Woodland Street toward Interstate Drive. One witness told investigators the truck was accelerating when it suddenly crossed into the opposite lane. The vehicle then continued along the wrong side of the roadway before driving onto a sidewalk and crashing through a fence at a parking lot near 417 Woodland Street.
Police arrested Antwaun McBee in connection with the fatal wreck. Additional details regarding the circumstances leading up to the collision have not yet been released.
Investigators are continuing to gather information as the case moves forward. Our deepest condolences go out to the family and friends of the deceased.
What Factors Are Often Examined in Sidewalk Pedestrian Fatalities?
When a vehicle leaves the roadway and enters a pedestrian area, investigators typically review a variety of factors to determine how the sequence unfolded. These reviews often focus on vehicle movements, speed, roadway design, and witness observations.
Physical evidence such as tire marks, vehicle damage, and the final positions of involved vehicles can help establish a timeline. Investigators may also examine surveillance footage, traffic cameras, and electronic vehicle data when available.
Sidewalk pedestrian fatalities differ from many roadway collisions because pedestrians are generally separated from traffic by curbs, barriers, or designated walking spaces. As a result, reviews often focus on what caused a vehicle to depart from its intended travel path. Understanding these factors can provide a clearer picture of the circumstances that led to a fatal pedestrian collision.
