NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An 87-year-old man from Kentucky has been charged in connection with a fatal crash on Lower Broadway that occurred on August 1.
Thomas Cahill, from Bowling Green, faces four misdemeanor charges following the incident at Fourth Avenue and Broadway, authorities said. The crash resulted in one fatality and three injuries.
According to police, Cahill was driving south on Fourth Avenue when he accelerated through a red light, striking four pedestrians who had the signal to cross. Timothy Wedlock, 58, visiting from Australia, was killed in the collision.
Three other individuals sustained injuries: Matthew Gregg, 44, of Jacksonville, Florida; Dianne Cooper, 58, of Parsons, Tennessee; and Kathleen Broderick, 21, of Knoxville.
Cahill stopped his vehicle and exited after the crash; he was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center and discharged a few days later. Witnesses reported that he appeared confused and unable to provide a statement to police.
Cahill now faces charges including one count of failure to yield resulting in death and three counts of failure to yield resulting in serious injury. Authorities noted that under Tennessee's Elena Zamora Memorial Act, he could face significant legal penalties if convicted.
His court appearance is scheduled for December 9.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — A 20-year-old woman was seriously injured while assisting another driver on I-24.
Serenity Sumler was struck by a passing vehicle after stopping to help at the scene of an accident. Following public outcry for assistance with her medical expenses, community members contributed funds for her physical therapy. She is currently in recovery and aims to return to her culinary studies.
– Carrie Sharp