Timothy Wedlock

A Nashville man started a petition calling for Lower Broadway to be permanently closed to vehicles between First and Fifth Avenues, making it pedestrian-only. The advocacy follows the death of Australian tourist Timothy Wedlock after he was struck by a vehicle run by an 87-year-old driver while crossing with the walk signal. Petition organizers argue that closing the area is necessary to improve safety compared to places like Bourbon Street and Beale Street.

A 87-year-old driver caused a fatal crash on Nashville's Lower Broadway, killing tourist Timothy Wedlock and critically injuring Dianne Cooper. Cooper, who was attending a Barry Manilow concert, faces life-altering injuries and relies on community support and a GoFundMe for medical costs.

A Tennessee woman is in critical condition at Vanderbilt University Medical Center after being struck by a vehicle on Fourth Avenue in downtown Nashville, which killed one person and injured others. The incident occurred while the group had a pedestrian light, prompting calls for improved safety measures.

An 87-year-old man with a Kentucky license caused a deadly crash on Nashville's Lower Broadway, killing one person and injuring three others. The incident has raised questions about license requirements for older drivers in Tennessee and Kentucky, which have different rules for license renewal and vision tests.

An 87-year-old man from Kentucky caused a fatal crash on Nashville's Broadway, killing one pedestrian and injuring three others. Tennessee and Kentucky do not enforce age-based driver retesting, relying instead on complaints from families, doctors, or police to review drivers' safety.

A Broadway business owner opposes closing the street to vehicle traffic, calling it 'economic suicide' after a deadly pedestrian crash reignited calls for traffic restrictions. The city is considering installing bollards, while a council member says he will evaluate restricting cars on Broadway following the incident.

Police in Nashville released the identities of pedestrians hit by an 87-year-old driver in a crash on Lower Broadway. The incident killed one pedestrian and injured three others, with ongoing investigations into whether the driver experienced a medical emergency.

A deadly crash in Nashville involving an 87-year-old driver who ran a red light resulted in one pedestrian death and three injuries. Legal experts highlight potential criminal charges like reckless or negligent vehicular homicide and emphasize the need for higher car insurance coverage to address financial risks from such incidents.

State and local agencies in Nashville are evaluating the installation of bollards on Broadway following a crash that killed one pedestrian and injured three others. The incident involved an 87-year-old driver who ran a red light, prompting discussions about pedestrian safety measures and potential vehicle access restrictions on high-traffic weekends.

The National Urban League conference in Nashville discussed economic disparities in Black America, highlighting a report showing Black families are three times as likely to live in poverty compared to white families. A downtown traffic accident in Nashville resulted in one death and three injuries when a driver failed to stop at a crosswalk.

A car driven by 87-year-old Thomas Cahill ran a red light on Broadway in downtown Nashville, killing 58-year-old Timothy Wedlock and injuring three others. Detectives are investigating why Cahill drove into the intersection, as he showed no signs of impairment. A witness described the chaotic scene and immediate bystander response.

An 87-year-old driver, Thomas Cahill, ran a red light in Nashville, striking four pedestrians and killing 58-year-old Timothy Wedlock. Three others were injured. The driver and his 90-year-old wife were hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

An 87-year-old driver, Thomas Cahill, ran a red light in downtown Nashville, striking four pedestrians and killing one, 58-year-old Timothy Wedlock. Three others were injured, and investigators are examining the cause, including a caregiver’s account of the driver’s phone use in the moments before the crash.

An 87-year-old man ran a red light in downtown Nashville, striking four pedestrians. One victim, Timothy Wedlock, 58, died, while three others were hospitalized with varying injuries. The driver, Thomas Cahill, and his 90-year-old wife sustained non-life-threatening injuries.

An 87-year-old man ran a red light in downtown Nashville, killing one person and injuring three others. The driver, Thomas Cahill, struck four pedestrians in the crosswalk, with victims from Australia, Florida, Knoxville, and Parsons, Tennessee. Cahill and his 90-year-old wife sustained non-life-threatening injuries.