Nashville Crash: Rex Ryan Faces Charges

Rex Ryan surrendered to Nashville police on Wednesday morning to answer for a collision that injured two pedestrians. The 63-year-old former head coach faced several criminal charges following an incident that occurred on Thursday, November 5. Both victims sustained minor injuries in the crash.

The accident happened shortly before midnight at the intersection of Broadway and 4th Avenue. Police records show that the pedestrians were crossing while the traffic signal displayed a walk sign. Ryan was making a right turn from 4th Avenue when his pickup truck ran over the feet of both individuals. The vehicle also struck the leg of one pedestrian.

Witnesses reported that the truck continued driving after the initial impact. The vehicle stopped at a red light on the corner of Broadway and Representative John Lewis Way. The pedestrians waved Ryan down, and he exited his truck to argue with them. After the exchange, he returned to his vehicle and drove away. The victims photographed the truck and its license plate, which was registered to Ryan.

Upon his surrender on Wednesday, Ryan was booked into custody. The police report lists two counts of leaving the scene of an accident. He also faces two counts of failure to give information or render aid. Additionally, he was charged with two counts of failure to obey a traffic control device. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $6,000.

Ryan has held various coaching positions since entering the league in 1994. He began as a defensive line and linebackers coach for the Arizona Cardinals. He spent most of his career with the Baltimore Ravens, joining the staff in 1999 and becoming defensive coordinator in 2005. He held that role until 2008, when he was hired as the head coach of the New York Jets. He was part of the staff during Baltimore's Super Bowl XXXV championship season. His final head coaching stint concluded in 2016 with the Buffalo Bills. His career record stands at 65 wins and 68 losses, with a 4-2 record in the postseason.