The White SUV suspected of leaving the scene of a fatal hit and run crash last night was recovered this morning on 16th Avenue North near Wheless Street by the Police Department Crash Investigations Unit.
An unidentified black woman, possibly in her 40’s, was struck while walking inside of a crosswalk at Dr. DB Todd Jr. Boulevard and Wheless Street around 10:30 p.m. She was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where she was pronounced dead.
A witness reported a small white SUV with a spare tire attached to the back was traveling at a high rate of speed when the woman was hit.
Investigators are collecting evidence from the vehicle at this time.
Anyone with information on the crash is being asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.