NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A 23-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a Sunday afternoon crash, marking the second motorcyclist death to occur in South Nashville over the weekend.
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said the crash happened at approximately 4:15 p.m. on Nolensville Pike near Goins Road.
Officials said a preliminary investigation indicates that a BMW S1000R motorcycle, driven by 23-year-old Marco Macias of Nashville, was traveling south at a high rate of speed when it hit the front of a Chevrolet Silverado that was entering the road from a parking lot.
After hitting the Chevrolet, the motorcycle reportedly crossed the road and struck the front of a Jeep Compass that was traveling northbound.
Police said the 32-year-old driver of Chevrolet was not injured and stayed at the scene. Meanwhile, the 22-year-old driver of the Jeep was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center to be evaluated. Officials added the Jeep driver’s two-year-old son was taken to Vanderbilt Pediatrics to be treated for minor injuries.
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According to the MNPD, the contributing factor for the deadly crash appears to be “excessive speed on the part of the motorcyclist.”
The crash happened just two hours after a deadly motorcycle crash on Interstate 24 East near Harding Place, which closed a portion of the interstate for several hours Sunday afternoon.
Metro police are reminding motorcyclists to “be visible, give yourself space, be aware of other motorists blind spots and wear a helmet.”
