Teen struck by car in East Nashville - WSMV Channel 4

Teen struck by car in East Nashville

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NASHVILLE, TN (WSMV) -

A 15-year-old boy is in critical condition after he was struck by a vehicle when playing with friends Wednesday evening in East Nashville.

Police said the boy was playing with his friends when he darted into the street near the intersection of Gordon Terrace and Dickerson Road.

He was struck by a oncoming pickup truck and suffered a serious head injury. He was transported to Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

Witnesses said the driver never had a chance to stop.

Police said the driver was not speeding or under the influence of alcohol.

There has been no update on the driver's condition since the accident.

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