NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Investigations are underway after a dead body was found on I-24 East in Davidson County near mile marker 42.4.
Metro Police say that Tarrance Williams Sr. 46, was found on between Old Hickory Boulevard and Briley Parkway around 1:45 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23.
Officials believe Williams was the victim of a hit-and-run collision.
Early investigations show that on April 15 around 9:15 p.m., Williams was involved in a single-vehicle crash on Briley Parkway. While walking away from the scene, he called his sister.
The woman told police that she heard Williams say an expletive before the phone went silent. She reported him missing on April 19th after she was unable to get in contact with him.
Detectives located his body using his cell phone data and discovered him lying on the eastbound side of I-24 about 20 feet from the edge of the pavement down a slight embankment.
No evidence indicates where Williams was standing or walking when he was struck.
The Medical Examiner's office is working to determine the cause of death.
Anyone with information about Williams' death is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.
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