Murfreesboro, I-24 West Split — Nicholas Daley, 35, lost his life in a violent hit-and-run crash that unfolded on June 6, 2026, leaving a community in deep shock and grief.
It happened just before 5:00 p.m. on I-24 west at the split toward I-59 south. Authorities say Daley was riding his motorcycle when a red or brown sedan suddenly struck the right side of him.
The impact was forceful enough to push him off the roadway. His motorcycle veered onto the shoulder and into the median as the sedan continued driving west without stopping.
Daley then crashed into a guardrail. The collision caused critical injuries that first responders described as severe and life-threatening.
Emergency crews arrived quickly and rushed him to a nearby hospital. Despite every effort made by medical staff, he was later pronounced dead.
Friends and family say the news hit like a sudden storm. One moment he was on the road, and the next, their lives changed forever.
Those close to him remember Nicholas as grounded and warm, someone who made people feel seen and valued in everyday life.
The hit-and-run aspect has only deepened the pain, leaving loved ones not only mourning a loss but also searching for answers that have yet to come.
He is remembered as a son, a friend, and a steady presence in the lives of those who knew him. His absence is now felt in every corner of their lives.
