ESPN analyst Rex Ryan arrested after allegedly striking 2 pedestrians with his truck, running over their feet
Former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan was arrested Wednesday in Nashville on charges stemming from a Nov. 5 hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians.
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- Primary Driver: Former NFL head coach and current ESPN analyst Rex Ryan was arrested Wednesday in Nashville on charges stemming from a Nov. 5 hit-and-run that injured two pedestrians.
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Rex Ryan, 63, surrendered to Nashville police Wednesday morning on outstanding warrants tied to an incident that occurred shortly before midnight on Thursday, Nov. 5, according to the Metropolitan Nashville Police Department. Police said Ryan was driving a pickup truck and turned right from 4th Avenue onto Broadway while two pedestrians were crossing with a walk signal. The truck ran over both victims' feet and made contact with one person's leg, causing minor injuries, NBC News and CBS Sports reported.
The pedestrians told police the vehicle continued driving but stopped at a red light at Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way. They said they waved down the driver, identified as Ryan, who stepped out of the truck to argue with them before getting back in and driving away. The pair photographed the truck's license plate, which was registered to Ryan, and Ryan himself, according to the police release cited by NBC News and CBS Sports.
Ryan was charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information or render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $6,000, and he is due in court on Dec. 18 at 8:30 a.m., Yahoo Sports and CBS Sports reported.
Ryan coached the New York Jets from 2009 to 2013 and the Buffalo Bills from 2015 to 2016, compiling a 61-66 overall record according to Yahoo Sports, while CBS Sports put his head-coaching mark at 65-68 with a 4-2 playoff record. He has worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN since leaving coaching. When reached for comment, ESPN told NBC News, "We are aware and are in touch with Rex."
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. Updated 1h ago.
Who reported it (11)
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Former NFL coach Rex Ryan faces charges after Nashville crashCBS News · 5h ago
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Rex Ryan arrested after hitting pedestrians, leaving scene, Nashville police sayThe New York Times · 5h ago
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Ex-Bills HC Rex Ryan Arrested After Nashville Incident: ReportYahoo Sports · 5h ago
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Media star son of ex-Cardinals coach charged after hit-and-runazcentral.com and The Arizona Republic · 7h ago
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The obvious questions
What charges does Rex Ryan face?
Two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to give information/render aid, and two counts of failure to obey a traffic control signal.
When did the incident happen and when was Ryan arrested?
The hit-and-run occurred shortly before midnight on Thursday, Nov. 5. Ryan surrendered for booking on Wednesday, Nov. 11.
What is Rex Ryan's current job?
He is an NFL analyst for ESPN.
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