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Rex Ryan, a former NFL head coach who currently works as an ESPN analyst, is facing misdemeanor charges following an alleged hit-and-run incident involving pedestrians in Nashville. According to a statement from Metro Nashville Police obtained by The Tennessean, Ryan turned himself in on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and was booked into the Davidson County Jail.
The incident occurred when two pedestrians, who had the right of way with a walk signal, were crossing a street and a truck made a turn, running over both victims' feet and one person's leg. The pedestrians reported that the vehicle continued driving but stopped at a red light at Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way, where they signaled the driver to stop. According to police, the pedestrians said the driver exited the truck, argued with them, then returned to the vehicle and drove away.
The pedestrians captured a photo of the truck's license plate, which police say is registered to Ryan, as well as a photo of the driver, whom police allege was Ryan. ESPN released a statement to USA TODAY Sports saying, "We are aware and are in touch with Rex."
Key Analysis
Ryan is 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. His bond was set at $6,000. The charges are all misdemeanors, and Ryan has not publicly commented on the incident. ESPN's acknowledgment of the situation suggests the network is monitoring the case, but no further action has been announced.
Originally reported by usatoday.