Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan surrendered to Nashville police on Wednesday following allegations that he struck two pedestrians with his vehicle and fled the scene. According to law enforcement, the incident occurred last week in downtown Nashville when Ryan allegedly turned on a red light, running over the feet of two pedestrians who had the right of way. The former Buffalo Bills and New York Jets coach has been 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.
Former NFL coach faces misdemeanor charges for leaving scene of downtown accident
Court records indicate that all charges against Ryan are misdemeanors, and he is scheduled to appear in court next month. The incident marks a significant legal development for the 61-year-old, who has maintained a prominent public profile since retiring from coaching. While the specific details of his legal representation were not immediately identified in the initial filings, the charges stem directly from the alleged traffic violation and subsequent failure to stop and assist the injured victims.
Ryan’s career is defined by his success as a head coach, notably leading the New York Jets to the AFC Championship Game in consecutive seasons following the 2009 and 2010 campaigns. He is also the son of the legendary Buddy Ryan, who coordinated the historic 1985 Chicago Bears defense. Since stepping away from sideline duties, Ryan has remained a fixture in sports media, serving as a key analyst on ESPN’s NFL pregame show, where he continues to offer expert insights on the league.
Source: Yahoo Sports
