From Metro Police
December 1, 2022 – A pedestrian has died following a crash on Lafayette Street and 4th Avenue South Wednesday night. Michael Mitchell, 70, was struck by a Volkswagen Golf making a left onto Lafayette Street around 8:20 p.m. More crime news!
This fatal crash occurred outside of a crosswalk.
Mitchell was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he died.
The driver of the Golf, Adam Lester, 34, was wearing his seatbelt and showed no signs of impairment at the scene. He was cited for not having proof of insurance.
