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Nashville, TN (August 11, 2026) – A woman is facing a vehicular homicide charge after a two-car crash on Tuesday morning, August 11, at the intersection of Harding Place and Linbar Drive in Nashville, Davidson County.
According to Metro Nashville Police, 32-year-old Lizbeth Delgado Cruz was driving west on Harding Place at about 2:50 a.m. when she ran a red light at Linbar Drive. Her vehicle struck the side of a 2019 Nissan Altima driven by 30-year-old Martin Villagomez Jr., who was traveling through the intersection.
Both drivers were taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center following the crash. Villagomez, a Nashville resident, died from his injuries. Delgado Cruz suffered non-life-threatening injuries.
Police said a nurse at the hospital reported smelling alcohol coming from Delgado Cruz. Authorities plan to charge her with vehicular homicide by intoxication after she is released from the hospital.
The investigation remains ongoing. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of the deceased.
Why May Red-Light Crashes Turn Deadly?
Crashes at intersections can cause severe injuries when a vehicle enters an intersection against a red light. Drivers traveling through a green light may have little time to anticipate a vehicle approaching from another direction.
The severity of an intersection crash can depend on vehicle speeds, the angle of impact, and whether either vehicle has time to slow down or avoid the collision. Investigators may review traffic signals, vehicle damage, witness statements, and other evidence when determining what happened.
