Former NFL coach Rex Ryan surrendered to Nashville police on Wednesday following allegations he struck two pedestrians with his vehicle and left the scene. The incident occurred last week in downtown Nashville when the pedestrians were crossing a main street with the right of way, according to police reports.
Nashville police said Ryan turned at a red light and ran over the victims’ feet. He faces six misdemeanor charges: 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. Ryan is due to appear in court next month.
Court records did not list an attorney for Ryan, and a phone number believed to be his had an automatic outgoing message when contacted. No further statements from Ryan or his representatives were available at this time.
Ryan’s coaching career included head coaching positions with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets. He led the Jets to the AFC Championship Game in back-to-back seasons after 2009 and 2010. His father, the late Buddy Ryan, was a defensive coordinator for the 1985 Chicago Bears, a defence often cited as one of the best in NFL history.
Since stepping away from coaching, Rex Ryan has worked as an analyst on ESPN’s NFL pregame show, remaining a familiar figure in football media.
The investigation remains open, with police continuing to gather information about the crash and the extent of injuries to the pedestrians. Ryan’s court date is set for next month.
According to Yahoo Sports.