HERMITAGE, Tenn. (WKRN) – A 66-year-old man has died after he was hit by a SUV while trying to cross the road in Hermitage late Sunday night.
Metro police said the crash happened at approximately 10:45 p.m. at the intersection of Lebanon Pike and Sweden Drive on Sunday, Sept. 3.
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Authorities reported that a 17-year-old was driving a Honda CRV in the westbound lanes when a 66-year-old man, who was attempting to cross the road, entered his lane of travel.
The 66-year-old, who has been identified as Richard Powell, was struck and died at the scene.
According to Metro police, the 17-year-old driver remained at the scene and showed no signs of impairment. Officers said he was issued a citation for driving without proof of insurance,
No other information was immediately released.
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