May 14, 2025 – A 57-year-old Mt. Juliet man is in custody after allegedly fleeing the scene of a pedestrian-involved crash near the entrance of the Deerfield Apartments on Providence Parkway.
The incident occurred on Tuesday when a mother, her infant in a stroller, and another young child were crossing in a marked crosswalk. The vehicle struck the stroller and fled. According to police, the crosswalk’s pedestrian warning beacons were active and flashing at the time.
Thanks to a witness who provided detailed information about the vehicle, officers quickly located the suspect on Belinda Parkway.
The mother and infant were transported to a local hospital with minor, non-life-threatening injuries. No serious injuries were reported.
The suspect was arrested and is being booked into the Wilson County Jail.
Source: MJPD
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