The pedestrian struck and killed on I-40 East between the Donelson Pike and Stewarts Ferry Pike exits is identified as Austin S. David, 22, of Mt. Juliet. Officers located David deceased today at 11:15 a.m.
The preliminary investigation shows that David was walking along the right side of I-40 East near lane four when he was first struck prior to being run over by other vehicles in lane three. At this time, it is unknown when the collision occurred although it may have happened as early as 2 a.m. There were no witnesses or vehicles that remained on the scene.
Anyone with information about this fatal crash is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.