An Australian man has been killed while three others have been injured in a fatal car accident which occurred in Nashville over the weekend.
The incident in question was reported to have taken place at at the intersection of Broadway and 4th Avenue around 12:30pm on the afternoon of Saturday, August 1st.
According to The Tennessean, the driver was identified as 87-year-old Thomas Cahill, who was travelling with his 90-year-old wife and her caretaker. Investigators have noted Cahill was driving south on 4th Avenue when he ran a red light, ultimately striking multiple pedestrians.
Cahill and his wife were both hospitalised with non-life-threatening injuries, while three other pedestrians have received medical care, including a 44-year-old Florida man and a 58-year-old Tennessee woman who were both listed as being in critical condition, while a 21-year-old Tennessee woman was reported as having non-life-threatening injuries as well.
One fatality was reported from the incident, however, with 58-year-old Australian man Timothy Wedlock being identified as the deceased individual.
Wedlock, who was based in Sydney, was known as the Executive Chairman of AEI Insurance Broking Group, and had previously served as the President of the National Insurance Brokers Association (NIBA).
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“Tim spent 39 years with AEI, marking his 39th anniversary with the business the week before his passing, the company said in a statement shared to LinkedIn. “Over that time he built AEI into one of Australia's most respected broking groups and established himself as one of the profession's most recognisable industry figures.
"Tim was the cornerstone of AEI and a legend of this industry," added AEI Managing Director and CEO Noel Kelly. "Thirty-nine years in, he still had more energy than anyone in the room.
“He gave his time freely, to our people, to NIBA, to anyone who asked. We have lost a leader and a mentor but most of all we have lost a mate."
The Tennessean notes that while investigations are underway as to the cause of the crash, the independent has also raised questions in regard to the presence of vehicular traffic in an area with such heavy foot traffic.
They also note that while Broadway is typically closed to vehicle traffic on Friday and Saturday nights, it remains a popular thoroughfare the remainder of the time.
"My heart breaks for these families," Metro Council Member Jacob Kupin was quoted as saying by the publication. "Our number one job is to keep people safe. This man came to Nashville for a visit and he didn't leave."
