Overview
- The crash occurred at the intersection of Fourth Avenue and Broadway during midday on Saturday when a white Ford Fusion ran a red light and struck four people who had an active walk signal.
- One victim, 58-year-old Timothy Wedlock of Australia, died after arrival at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and three other pedestrians were hospitalized with injuries ranging from non-life-threatening to critical.
- Authorities have identified the driver as 87-year-old Thomas Cahill of Bowling Green, Kentucky, who was traveling with his 90-year-old wife and a caregiver and was hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries.
- MNPD investigators say there were no obvious signs of impairment at the scene and they are reviewing intersection camera footage, witness statements and medical evidence to determine whether a medical event or other factor caused the crash.
- The collision has renewed local concern about pedestrian safety on Lower Broadway and could prompt review of traffic controls and event-day vehicle restrictions for the busy entertainment corridor.