Rex Ryan Surrenders on Six Nashville Misdemeanor Warrants

Former NFL coach and ESPN analyst Rex Ryan surrendered to Nashville authorities on November 11 after six misdemeanor warrants were issued in connection with an alleged incident involving two pedestrians, police said. The charges relate to claims that Ryan’s pickup truck struck the pedestrians and that he left the scene. The allegations have not been adjudicated.

Nashville police said the incident occurred shortly before midnight on November 5 near Fourth Avenue and Broadway. The pedestrians were crossing Broadway with a walk signal when Ryan allegedly turned right from Fourth Avenue. Police said the truck ran over both pedestrians’ feet and struck one person’s leg. Both sustained minor injuries.

According to police, the truck continued on before stopping at a red light near Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way. The pedestrians told investigators they approached the driver, whom they identified as Ryan, and that he got out and argued with them. Police said he then returned to the truck and drove away without exchanging information or providing assistance.

Investigators said the pedestrians photographed the driver and the truck’s license plate. Police later determined the...