Rex Ryan Faces Charges After Nashville Pedestrian Incident

Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to the Metro Nashville Police Department after being charged in connection with an alleged incident in which his pickup truck struck two pedestrians in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. According to police, the incident took place late on Wednesday, November 4, at Fourth Avenue and Broadway. Ryan, who now works as an analyst for ESPN, was booked after surrendering, and both pedestrians suffered minor injuries.

What police say happened

Police said the two pedestrians were crossing Broadway with a walk signal when the truck turned right from Fourth Avenue. The vehicle allegedly ran over both people's feet and struck one person's leg, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.

The pedestrians told officers that the truck continued to the intersection of Broadway and Rep. John Lewis Way, where it stopped at a red light. They said they waved down the driver, whom police identified as Ryan. He allegedly got out, argued with them, and then returned to the truck and drove away.

Police said the pedestrians photographed the driver and the truck's license plate, which was registered to Ryan.

Charges and bond

Ryan, 63, is charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information or render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $6,000.

The charges are allegations at this stage. Ryan has not been convicted, and the details above come from police accounts of the incident.

Rex Ryan's public profile

Ryan is best known as a former head coach in the National Football League. Initial reports described him as an ESPN analyst. The coverage reviewed for this story was largely based on police statements, so the account of the incident is police and witness information rather than a confirmed record of events.

What we know so far

Ryan has been charged and released on a $6,000 bond, and the case will proceed through the Nashville legal system. Further information, including any response from Ryan or his representatives, has not been reported. Chopal Unfiltered will update this story if new official details emerge.

Reports from ESPN-linked outlets and local Nashville media have covered the charges.

Note on the timeline: one report dated the incident to Wednesday, November 4, and the charging information was published after Ryan surrendered at the booking desk.

Editor's note: Several early reports described the incident in similar terms. Police have not yet made a public statement about any further steps in the case.

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