David Pickett drives into oncoming traffic while fleeing from traffic stop

David Pickett drives into oncoming traffic while fleeing from traffic stop

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28-year-old David Jaye Pickett sped in his blue Dodge Charger, going around 70 mph on Clarksville Pike near Buena Vista Pike late April 13th. Officers observed this and tried initiating a traffic stop near Dr. D.B. Todd Jr. Boulevard, where he slowed down and turned on his hazards but never pulled over. Pickett then drove into oncoming traffic, nearly causing a head-on collision, and sped away. Air 1 was above and captured the incident before following him until he parked at a 22nd Avenue North residence, where officers identified him and discovered he had a canceled driver’s license. Pickett was taken into custody for reckless driving, driving on a canceled driver’s license, and evading arrest.

David Pickett (MNPD)
David Pickett (MNPD)

David Jaye Pickett of Cabot Drive in Nashville, TN, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on April 13th, charged with evading arrest, reckless driving, and driving on a canceled license. He is free on a $4,500 bond.

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