Former NFL coach Rex Ryan arrested over Nashville hit-and-run

Summarised from 4 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 11 Nov, 20:20 · Archive

Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police after allegedly hitting two pedestrians with his pickup truck and leaving the scene.

Former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on Wednesday after allegedly hitting two pedestrians with his pickup truck and leaving the scene. Ryan, 63, was arrested on six outstanding misdemeanour warrants.

Police said the incident occurred just before midnight on 5 November on Broadway, Nashville's famed tourist street. Two pedestrians were crossing from 4th Avenue with a walk sign when Ryan allegedly turned right from 4th Avenue in his pickup truck, running over both victims' feet and making contact with one person's leg.

According to police, the pedestrians said the vehicle did not stop initially but later halted at a red light at Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way. They waved down the driver, and Ryan stepped out of the truck to argue with them. He then got back in and drove away. The pedestrians took pictures of the truck's license plate and the driver.

Ryan was 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. All charges are misdemeanours. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $6,000, and jail records show Ryan was released from custody early Wednesday morning on non-financial conditions due to qualifying for pretrial release.

Ryan served as head coach of the New York Jets from 2009 to 2014, compiling a 61-66 record and leading the team to the AFC Championship Game in consecutive years after the 2009 and 2010 seasons. He later coached the Buffalo Bills for two seasons before moving into broadcasting. He currently works as an NFL analyst for ESPN, including on the network's NFL pregame show.

ESPN released a statement saying it was aware and in touch with Ryan. An ESPN source told one outlet that the network had made no decision on any possible disciplinary action as information was still being gathered. Ryan is scheduled to appear in court next month. The pedestrians suffered minor injuries in the incident.

How it is being reported

• Rex Ryan’s lawyer addresses ex-Jets coach’s arrest for allegedly running over pedestrians’ feetRex Ryan has lawyered up in the wake of his shocking arrest on Wednesday.New York Post · 11 Nov, 22:09
• Ex-NFL coach Rex Ryan turns himself in to Nashville police for allegedly running over two pedestrians' feetRex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police after allegedly running over two pedestrians' feet with his car and fleeing the downtown scene.Fox News · 11 Nov, 20:04
• ESPN analyst Rex Ryan arrested after hitting two pedestrians in Nashville and driving off, police sayThe former NFL coach turned himself in days after the crashIndependent Sport · 11 Nov, 19:08
• Former NFL coach Rex Ryan charged after allegedly hitting pedestrians with car in NashvilleFormer Jets and Bills coach turned himself in Ryan faces six misdemeanor charges over incident Two pedestrians allegedly struck in Nashville ESPN analyst and former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to police on Wednesday after allegedly hitting two pedestrians with his car in Nashville and leaving the scene. Nashville police said on Wednesday that the pedestrians had the right of way while crossing a main street in the city’s downtown last week when Ryan allegedly turned at a red light and drove over their feet. Continue reading...The Guardian · 11 Nov, 17:35
• Rex Ryan turns himself in after alleged Nashville hit-and-run injured 2 pedestrians, police sayFormer NFL coach Rex Ryan has turned himself in for allegedly hitting pedestrians with his car in Nashville and leaving the sceneIndependent World · 11 Nov, 17:15
• Rex Ryan arrested for allegedly running over pedestrians’ feet in heated Nashville sceneFeet are getting Rex Ryan into trouble again. The former Jets head coach was arrested on Wednesday in Nashville, Tenn., authorities announced. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said in a statement that Ryan turned himself in “on six outstanding misdemeanor warrants” after he was accused of “striking two pedestrians with his pickup truck” just before...New York Post · 11 Nov, 16:55

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