Former NFL coach Rex Ryan charged over Nashville pedestrian crash
The gist
Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan surrendered on six misdemeanor charges after his truck allegedly struck two pedestrians in Nashville.
Both pedestrians suffered minor injuries; Ryan's bond was set at $6,000.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 2026Shortly before midnight at 4th Avenue and Broadway in Nashville, police say Ryan's pickup truck ran over both pedestrians' feet and struck one person's leg as they crossed with a walk signal; both suffered minor injuries.
- Nov 4, 2026Pedestrians told police the truck stopped at a red light, the driver got out and argued with them, then drove away; they photographed the driver and the truck's license plate, registered to Ryan.
- Nov 11, 2026Ryan, 63, surrendered for booking on six outstanding misdemeanor warrants; he is charged with two counts each of leaving the scene of an accident, failure to give information/render aid, and failure to obey a traffic control signal, with bond set at $6,000.
Key terms
- misdemeanor
- A lesser criminal act, typically punished less severely than a felony.
- bond
- Pre-trial restrictions imposed on a charged person to ensure they do not obstruct justice and appear in court.
- warrants
- A court order issued by a judge or magistrate authorizing the arrest and detention of a person or the search and seizure of property.
Source: Wikipedia