Obituary, Car Accident, Tragedy in Dickson: Joseph Simms II, 48, of White Bluff Killed in Hit-and-Run, Nathaniel McReynolds Faces Charges
A devastating hit-and-run accident in Dickson has claimed the life of 48-year-old Joseph Simms II of White Bluff. Nathaniel E. McReynolds, 46, of Dickson has been charged with six counts in connection with the tragic incident that occurred on Beasley Drive near the Cowan Road intersection on Saturday night.
According to Detective Michael Carter of the Dickson Police Department, McReynolds faces charges of aggravated vehicular homicide, driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a license, causing a collision resulting in property damage, and operating a vehicle without an ignition interlock device. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
Simms was found dead by officers responding to a welfare check at 6:40 a.m. on Sunday. It is believed he was hit and killed while walking along the street on Saturday night. The vehicle believed to have struck Simms has been located and is being examined by the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation’s Forensic Services Division.
McReynolds was arrested on Sunday and held without bond in the Dickson County Jail until his appearance in Dickson County General Sessions Court. The arrest was prompted by an unrelated probation violation claim.
The investigation was aided by a tip from the public, and Detective Carter requests that anyone who saw a man walking along Beasley Drive between 8:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 11, and 8:00 a.m. on Sunday, May 12, contact the department at 615-441-9527 or use the 615-441-9555 tip line.
Joseph Simms II’s tragic death has left a community in mourning, and his family and friends are grieving his untimely passing. The authorities are working to ensure that justice is served, and the community is finding ways to heal and move forward.
In conclusion, the tragic hit-and-run accident in Dickson has claimed the life of 48-year-old Joseph Simms II of White Bluff. Nathaniel McReynolds faces six charges in connection with the incident. The investigation is ongoing, and the community is coming together to support Simms’ loved ones during this difficult time.
