Rex Ryan has been arrested in Nashville, Tennessee, after allegedly running over the feet of two pedestrians with his pickup truck. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department confirmed that the former New York Jets and Buffalo Bills head coach turned himself in on November 5 to resolve six outstanding misdemeanor warrants. The incident occurred on Broadway near 4th Avenue, where police stated Ryan’s vehicle struck both victims while they were crossing with a walk sign active.
Former NFL coach turns himself in on six misdemeanor warrants following incident on Broadway.
According to the police report, the pedestrians claimed the truck continued driving after the initial impact, only stopping at the next red light at Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way. The victims waved down the vehicle, prompting Ryan to exit the truck to argue with them before re-entering and driving away. The pedestrians subsequently photographed the truck’s license plate and the driver, leading to the issuance of warrants for leaving the scene of an accident, failure to provide information or render aid, and failure to obey traffic control devices.
This arrest marks a significant legal and reputational setback for Ryan, who has recently served as an analyst for ESPN. While the charges are misdemeanors, the public nature of the incident and his high-profile status in the NFL landscape have drawn immediate scrutiny. As the case proceeds through the Nashville court system, Ryan’s future broadcasting role and public image will likely remain under intense media and fan examination.
Source: Yahoo Sports
