Pedestrian Dies After Allegedly Jumping In Front Of Semi On Briley Parkway

NASHVILLE, TN — A 27-year-old pedestrian died after being hit by a semi-truck on Briley Parkway Friday. The driver of the tractor-trailer told police the man jumped in front of his rig.

Marcus Dixon, 27, of Nashville was hit by the trailer around 4:15 p.m. on Briley near Elm Hill Pike.

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Police said Dixon was in a cab prior to the crash and told the driver to drop him off on Briley Parkway. The cabbie refused and instead dropped him on Elm Hill Pike. Police say Dixon left his wallet in the taxi and then walked to Briley, walking north on the southbound shoulder.

The truck driver told police he was in the far right lane, planning to exit to Elm Hill. He said Dixon made eye-contact with him and then jumped in front of his truck, giving him no time to avoid hitting him.

Dixon was pronounced dead on the scene.

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