NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — Nashville authorities say a woman died after she was hit by a vehicle while trying to warn drivers of a disabled truck along Interstate 40 Sunday night.
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said the incident happened at approximately 10 p.m. along the I-40E exit ramp to Old Hickory Boulevard and Central Pike.
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According to investigators, a preliminary investigation indicates that a black Chevrolet 1500 crashed on the exit ramp overpass and became disabled, which led to it partially blocking the right lane.
Another vehicle reportedly stopped to help the driver of the Chevrolet. The passenger of that vehicle —identified as 64-year-old Arbadellia Richardson of Old Hickory— attempted to warn incoming traffic with her phone flashlight, officials said.
However, police reported she was struck by an oncoming Toyota Corolla while between the two vehicles. Richardson died at the scene.
According to the MNPD, the 25-year-old driver of the Toyota was taken to Summit Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. The driver reportedly told officers that “by the time he saw the disabled Chevrolet and Richardson, he was unable to avoid the collision.”
Officials added there were no signs of impairment at the scene. No other information was immediately released.
