Family seeks answers one year after fatal Nashville hit-and-run as lawmakers push tougher
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Published on April 12, 2026.
A Nashville family is seeking answers one year after a driver struck and killed their son, Robert Jones, then fled the scene. This comes as lawmakers are moving to strengthen penalties for hit-and-run crashes. Despite a $20,000 reward, no arrests have been made. The case has sparked renewed interest in the issue following another hit-And-run incident over Easter weekend that left two people dead. Tennessee lawmakers are advancing legislation aimed at increasing penalties for drivers who leave the scene, with one proposal increasing the charge to a Class E felony when a crash results in injury, potentially resulting in a potential prison sentence of one to six years.
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