Former NFL Coach Rex Ryan Surrenders on Misdemeanor Hit-and-Run Charges in Nashville

Sport · First reported 11 Nov, 17:35 · Updated 18:01

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Former NFL head coach and ESPN analyst Rex Ryan surrendered to police in Nashville, Tennessee, on six misdemeanor charges after allegedly running over the feet of two pedestrians with his pickup truck and leaving the scene. The incident occurred shortly before midnight on November 5 when Ryan made a right turn onto Broadway, allegedly striking two people crossing with a walk signal. His bond was set at $6,000, and he was released pending a court appearance scheduled for next month.

Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on Wednesday morning on six misdemeanor warrants stemming from an incident downtown.
The charges include two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failing to give information or render aid, and two counts of failing to obey a traffic control signal.
Police stated the incident took place just before midnight on November 5, when Ryan's pickup truck turned right onto Broadway, running over two pedestrians' feet and hitting one in the leg.
According to authorities, the pedestrians flagged down the vehicle at a red light, after which Ryan exited the truck, argued with them, and drove away before they photographed his license plate.
A judicial commissioner set Ryan's bond at $6,000, and he was released ahead of an appearance in court scheduled for next month.

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Key facts

Accused: Rex Ryan, 63, former NFL coach and ESPN analyst
Incident Date and Location: November 5, 2026, downtown Nashville, Tennessee
Charges: Six misdemeanors: leaving the scene (2 counts), failure to render aid (2 counts), failure to obey a traffic signal (2 counts)
Injuries: Minor injuries to two pedestrians
Bail Amount: $6,000 bond
Defense Attorney: David Raybin