Rex Ryan Surrenders to Nashville Police Following Hit-and-run Allegations

Former NFL head coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to authorities in Nashville on Wednesday following allegations that he struck two pedestrians with his vehicle and left the scene, according to local police.

The incident occurred last week in the downtown area of the city.

Investigators said that two pedestrians were crossing a main street with the right of way when Ryan allegedly turned against a red light. The vehicle reportedly struck the feet of both individuals. The Nashville police department confirmed that the former coach surrendered to face the charges filed against him.

Court records indicate that Ryan faces six misdemeanor charges in total: two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failure to render aid to an injured person, and two counts of failing to obey a traffic signal. The documentation did not list a defense attorney for Ryan.

Ryan is scheduled to appear in court next month to address the charges.

Ryan is widely recognized for his tenure as an NFL head coach, most notably with the New York Jets and the Buffalo Bills. During his time with the Bills and the Jets, he led the teams to the AFC Championship game in two consecutive seasons, following the 2009 and 2010 campaigns.

His professional roots run deep in the sport, as he is the son of the late Buddy Ryan. The elder Ryan earned legendary status as an NFL defensive coordinator, most notably architecting the 1985 Chicago Bears defense, which is frequently cited as one of the most dominant units in league history.

Since stepping away from coaching, Ryan has transitioned into a role as a television analyst. He has worked at ESPN, providing analysis for the network’s NFL pregame coverage.

Ryan’s scheduled court appearance next month will mark the next formal step in the legal proceedings initiated by the Nashville authorities. No further updates regarding the status of the case have been released by the police department.