Matthew Arevalo : “Texas Man Killed in Motorcycle Crash on I-24, South Nashville”

By | May 26, 2024

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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Texas man motorcycle crash
2. I-24 Nashville motorcyclist death

A tragic multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 24 in South Nashville claimed the life of a Texas motorcyclist, Matthew Arevalo, on Saturday evening. The accident occurred between Bell Road and Haywood Lane, leading to a temporary closure of the eastbound lanes. Arevalo, 22, was sideswiped by a white vehicle while attempting to pass between cars, ultimately colliding with a Mini Cooper and losing control of his motorcycle. Despite wearing a DOT-approved helmet, Arevalo succumbed to his injuries at the scene. Investigations revealed no signs of impairment from either driver involved. Stay updated on this developing story through WKRN News 2.

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1. Nashville motorcycle crash victim identified on I-24
2. Fatal motorcycle accident on I-24 in South Nashville, TN

Tragic Motorcycle Crash Shuts Down Interstate 24 in South Nashville

A devastating accident took place on Saturday evening in South Nashville, resulting in the closure of Interstate 24 for several hours. The incident, which claimed the life of a Texas motorcyclist, occurred at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the eastbound lanes of I-24 between Bell Road and Haywood Lane.

Details of the Crash

According to the Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD), the victim of the crash was identified as 22-year-old Matthew Arevalo from Texas. The preliminary investigation revealed that Arevalo was sideswiped by a white vehicle while attempting to pass between cars on the highway.

The impact of the collision caused Arevalo to collide with a Mini Cooper in the adjacent lane, which was at a standstill due to traffic congestion. Tragically, Arevalo was thrown from his motorcycle, which then slid into a retaining wall and burst into flames. Despite wearing a DOT-approved helmet, Arevalo succumbed to his injuries at the scene.

Response and Investigation

The occupants of the Mini Cooper remained at the scene and thankfully escaped unharmed. Authorities confirmed that there were no indications of impairment on the part of either driver involved in the crash. As of now, no further details have been released regarding the circumstances surrounding the incident.

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Stay Informed

As this is an ongoing investigation, WKRN News 2 will continue to provide updates on this tragic event as more information becomes available. For the latest updates and breaking news, be sure to subscribe to News 2 email alerts and download the WKRN News 2 app to stay informed on the go.

Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Matthew Arevalo during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.

Stay tuned to WKRN for further developments on this heartbreaking story.