Police in Middle TN to Be On the Lookout for a Ford Fiesta- Driver Accused of Striking / Killing Pedestrian

Aug 20, 2018 at 12:53 pm by bryan


In Nashville, Police Officers are continuing to be on the lookout for the late model dark Ford Fiesta that struck and killed a pedestrian just after midnight in the 300 block of Harding Place near Metroplex Drive. The hit and run happened this past Saturday (8/18/18).

The victim is identified as Kenneth Jester, 56, who was homeless.

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The Ford was traveling east on Harding Place when it struck Jester, who was attempting to cross the road. After impact, the Fiesta continued on and was last seen heading east on Harding Place toward Antioch Pike.

Anyone with information about the Ford Fiesta, which is believed to be a 2017 or 2018 model, is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463. The car did sustain damage.

Toxicology testing will be conducted at the Medical Examiner's Office to determine whether Jester was impaired.

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