NASHVILLE, Tenn. — For the second time in two years, a family in East Nashville has been the victim of a hit-and-run incident, with a car parked in their driveway damaged by a speeding driver. Jordan Hale, the homeowner, expressed deep concern for her family’s safety following the latest crash, which occurred in broad daylight just last week.
Hale, who loves her home and the tight-knit community of East Nashville, said the constant threat of dangerous driving has led her to consider moving. “Of course, the first thought when this happened was, ‘We should move. This isn’t safe,'” Hale shared. “But I don’t want to leave because this is my home. This is my community, and I love the people here.”
The incidents, caused by drivers running a stop sign in the neighborhood, have left Hale feeling anxious about her family’s well-being. In both instances, Hale’s car was parked safely in the driveway when it was struck. The most recent hit-and-run took place while the family was at home, underscoring the dangerous situation in their neighborhood.
“This is our home, and someone could hurt somebody if myself or my child or someone else was out here playing in the yard,” Hale added, voicing her fear for her family’s safety. The possibility of a child or pedestrian being hurt by an out-of-control driver is a constant worry.
In response to the ongoing issue, Hale reached out to both the Metro Council and the Nashville Department of Transportation and Multimodal Infrastructure (NDOT). According to Hale, officials have expressed a commitment to exploring solutions, including the possibility of adding warning signage near the stop sign to alert drivers to slow down.
“It’s encouraging to see that we have support from our councilmember and that the city is serious about trying to implement safety measures to prevent this from happening again,” Hale said, noting the positive response she has received from city officials.
Despite Hale’s attempts to capture footage of the incident, her Ring camera had not been charged, leaving her unable to gather useful information about the hit-and-run driver. She hopes that one of her neighbors may have seen something that could provide further details.
In an effort to improve visibility and prevent future accidents, Hale has installed lights on her home. However, she emphasized that the addition of more signage and safety measures would be up to the NDOT.
For Hale and her family, the hope is that the city will take swift action to address the unsafe conditions in their neighborhood and make their home a safer place for all residents.
