NASHVILLE, TN — Former NFL coach Rex Ryan was arrested in Nashville after police said a pickup truck hit two pedestrians on Broadway last week and then left the scene. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said Ryan turned himself in Wednesday morning on six outstanding misdemeanor warrants and was later booked and released on bond.

The Facts

• What: Police say a pickup truck struck two pedestrians and ran over both of their feet, with one victim also suffering a leg injury, before the driver left the area.
• Where: Broadway near 4th Avenue in downtown Nashville, a busy stretch known for bars and entertainment venues.
• When: Around midnight last Thursday, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department.
• Who: Authorities identified the driver as Rex Ryan, 63, a former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst.
• Charges: Two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information/render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal.
• Status: Ryan turned himself in Wednesday, was booked, and was released after posting a $6,000 bond.

What police say

According to Nashville police, the two pedestrians were crossing Broadway when the truck made a right turn and hit them. Officers said the driver did not stop right away and continued down the street before coming to a red light.

The pedestrians told police they flagged down the driver after the truck stopped farther along the route. Police said the driver got out, argued with the pair, and then drove off.

Investigators later identified Ryan as the driver after the victims took photos of the truck’s license plates and the person behind the wheel.

The investigation

The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department said Ryan surrendered on Wednesday morning after warrants were issued in the case. Turning oneself in is a common step when officers have already developed enough evidence to support an arrest, especially in misdemeanor traffic cases tied to an identified vehicle and driver.

In cases like this, investigators often rely on witness statements, vehicle descriptions, license plate numbers, scene evidence and any available camera footage. Police have not said publicly whether other evidence was used, but the department’s release indicates officers were able to connect the truck to Ryan.

Anyone with information about a traffic collision or hit-and-run case can typically contact local police, though no separate tip line was included in the release. Public reports, photos and video can help investigators confirm timelines and identify drivers when a vehicle leaves the scene.

What the charges mean

Leaving the scene of an accident generally refers to a driver failing to remain at the crash site after a collision. When people are hurt, the law also expects a driver to provide information and render aid, which can include checking on the injured and contacting emergency help.

Traffic-control charges usually involve allegations that a driver ignored a signal or other roadway instruction. On misdemeanor charges, a court process often begins with booking, bond and an initial appearance, followed by later hearings where the case can be resolved, continued or set for trial.

Bond is not a finding of guilt. It is a financial condition that allows a person to be released while the case moves forward, with the court expected to address the charges at later proceedings.

What happens next

Ryan’s next court date was not included in the police release. The case will now move through the normal criminal process, with prosecutors reviewing the warrants and police findings before the matter goes before a judge.

If the case remains active, future hearings could address the warrants, the bond conditions and any plea or trial setting. For now, police say the arrest stems from last week’s Broadway collision and the six misdemeanor counts tied to it.

Have information on a crime? Contact local police or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).