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Sports · November 11, 2026

Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrenders in alleged hit-and-run that injured 2 pedestrians in Nashville: Police

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Former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville authorities on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The surrender follows an incident shortly before midnight on November 5, where Ryan is alleged to have struck two pedestrians with his pickup truck while they were crossing Broadway at 4th Avenue with a walk signal. According to police reports, Ryan's vehicle ran over the pedestrians' feet and struck one person's leg. Ryan allegedly exited his vehicle to argue with the victims at a red light further down the road before driving away without providing aid or information. The pedestrians provided authorities with photos of the driver and license plate, which was registered to Ryan. He faces six misdemeanor charges, including leaving the scene of an accident and failure to render aid, and was released on $6,000 bond.

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  • Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.
  • The incident occurred near the intersection of Broadway and 4th Avenue in Nashville shortly before midnight on November 5.
  • Two pedestrians were struck by a pickup truck while crossing with a walk signal.
  • The vehicle ran over the pedestrians' feet and hit one person's leg, causing minor injuries.
  • The pickup truck involved was registered to Ryan.
  • Ryan faces six misdemeanor charges: two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information/render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control device.
  • Ryan allegedly exited his vehicle to argue with the victims at a subsequent red light before driving away.

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  • Ryan is 63 years old.
  • Ryan was released on a $6,000 bond.
  • The pedestrians took photos of the driver and the license plate.
  • Ryan is scheduled to appear in court next month.

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