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Nine Hospitalized After Nashville Pedal Tavern Accident
24 Oct
Summary
- Nine people were hospitalized after a car struck a pedal tavern.
- The car driver reported being distracted at the time of the crash.
- Victims range in age from 40 to 67 and are from multiple states.
A serious traffic incident occurred near downtown Nashville on Thursday, Oct. 22, when a car collided with a pedal tavern. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. when a westbound Toyota RAV4 rear-ended the pedal tavern near 1033 Demonbreun Street.
Nine of the twelve passengers aboard the pedal tavern sustained injuries, with at least two reported to be serious. The driver of the RAV4 was not injured but stated they were distracted when the collision took place. Photos from the scene reveal significant damage to both vehicles.
As of publication, six injured passengers remained hospitalized at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in stable condition. The pedal tavern, operated by Nashville Pedal Tavern, has been a fixture in the city for 16 years. The company expressed its sympathy and is cooperating with the ongoing police investigation.
The victims' ages range from 40 to 67, and they hailed from Illinois, Missouri, Louisiana, and India. This incident has reignited discussions about road safety in downtown Nashville, with Mayor Freddie O'Connell noting recent state legislation impacting the city's safety initiatives.
