NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — We continue to closely follow developments in the case of Austin David, the young man whose body was found in the traffic lanes on I-40 East earlier this month.
We've received lots of calls from many of you who want answers for the victim's family, so we're staying on top of this to keep you updated in the case.
Logan Garver, 23, is facing several charges, including vehicular homicide and reckless endangerment, in the death of Austin David, 22.
Nashville police said Garver was driving drunk after a night out on Dec. 3. He crashed into a guardrail on Interstate 40 East between the Donelson Pike and Stewarts Ferry Pike exits. David was ejected from the car, but Garver allegedly kept going.
David's body was not recovered by police until later that morning after he was struck by multiple vehicles.
A source hearing was held in court on Monday. While Garver's mom looked ready to pay his $10,300 bail bond, attorneys argued about a condition of Garver's bond. There are more restrictions in his case, including mandatory rehab, because he's charged with vehicular homicide by intoxication/reckless conduct.
In the end, the judge ruled that if Garver's family posts his bond, the 23-year-old defendant must go directly to rehab rather than home, and then rehab. A preliminary hearing won't happen until he’s done with treatment.
In the meantime, we know so many of you are looking for ways to help Austin's loved ones. Here is the link to the GoFundMe to pay for funeral costs.
Do you have more information about this story? You can email tony.sloan@newschannel5.com or hannah.mcdonald@newschannel5.com
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