Truck hits, kills motorcyclist on I-40 before driving away
Police said the truck approached a group of motorcyclists from behind and hit one of them on the Briley Parkway exit ramp.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Police continue to investigate a deadly crash involving a motorcycle on Interstate 40 late Thursday night.
Justin Fortner, 35, of Joelton, was riding the motorcycle and was killed in the crash, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department. A preliminary investigation shows a group of motorcycle riders were trying to exit onto Briley Parkway northbound and were followed by the driver of a Buick Enclave, who was reportedly acting as a buffer car.
The Buick driver told police a truck, possibly a semi, traveled around her and hit Fortner. The vehicle did not stop and continue north on Briley Parkway, police said, and a search is underway to find the driver. Fortner was thrown from the motorcycle and died at the scene, according to police.
The Buick Enclave also had front-end damage from impact with the motorcycle after the reported initial collision.
Officers are working to corroborate the Buick driver’s account.
Anyone with information about this fatal crash is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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