Nashville Woman Killed in Hit and Run Crash involving Stolen Vehicle

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Fatal crash investigators are working to identify the hit and run driver involved in Sunday’s 8:15 p.m. two-car collision in the intersection of 40th Avenue North and Albion Street that claimed the life of Lasundra Rice, 41, who was the front seat passenger in a 2015 Chevrolet Malibu being driven by her husband, Petrie Rice, 40, both of Nashville.

The preliminary investigation shows that the driver of a stolen Hyundai Genesis was traveling north on 40th Avenue North at a high rate of speed. As the Hyundai approached Albion Street, the Chevrolet Malibu crossed 40th Avenue North on Albion Street. The driver of the Hyundai attempted to brake but could not stop before striking the passenger side of the Malibu. The driver of the Hyundai was seen by a witness exiting the vehicle and walking away from the scene. He is described as a young black man with the first name of James. The 17-year-old female passenger of the Hyundai was transported to Vanderbilt Pediatric Hospital with serious injuries. The Rice’s were transported to Vanderbilt Medical Center where Lasundra died. Petrie Rice and a rear passenger, Christopher Bennett, 20, also sustained serious injuries.

The Hyundai was reported stolen on April 23 from a sports bar in the 1300 block of Bell Road. The keys had been left in the car.

Anyone with information about the hit and run driver is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.

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