Police ID pedestrian who died following Clarksville crash

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — The Clarksville Police Department has released the identity of the pedestrian who died after a Friday evening crash.

The single-vehicle crash happened on Providence Boulevard near D Street at approximately 5:10 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, according to authorities

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Police say a vehicle traveling south on Providence Boulevard hit the man.

The victim was taken to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.

On Saturday, Nov. 19, after notifying the man’s next of kin, police identified him as 55-year-old James Nickell of Clarksville.

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The road was closed in the area as police investigated, but it has since reopened.

There is no word on if any charges will come about as a result of this crash.

If you have any information about this crash, or video footage of the incident, you are asked to call FACT Investigator Burton at 931-648-0656, ext. 5665.