Rex Ryan arrested in Nashville after allegedly hitting pedestrians with his truck
Police say he turned himself in on six misdemeanor warrants and his bond was set at $6,000.
Former New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan was arrested Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, authorities said. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said he turned himself in on six outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
Police said Ryan struck two pedestrians with his pickup truck just before midnight on Nov. 5 on Broadway. According to police, the pedestrians were crossing with a walk signal when the truck ran over both of their feet and made contact with one person's leg. The pedestrians said the driver stopped at a red light, got out to argue, then drove away, and they photographed the license plate.
Ryan faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident (two counts), failure to give information or render aid (two counts), and failure to obey a traffic control signal (two counts). His bond was set at $6,000.
Key points
- Ryan turned himself in on six misdemeanor warrants.
- He is accused of striking two pedestrians with his truck on Broadway on Nov. 5.
- Charges include leaving the scene and failure to render aid.
- His bond was set at $6,000.
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