19-year-old Aime Mugabe fled the scene of a car accident near 8th Avenue South and Korean Veterans Boulevard on July 30th. Additional officers were dispatched to assist with the hit-and-run. Officer Hogan stated he witnessed a white Kia Optima with front-end damage leaving without stopping, rendering aid, or exchanging information. He added that he last saw the Kia heading northbound along 8th Avenue South towards Demonbreun Street.
About an hour later, officers were dispatched to 4th Avenue North at the Ryman Auditorium regarding a possible car crash. Upon arrival, the police noticed the Kia Optima’s front-end bumper was detached, and four occupants were present. Three occupants stated that Mugabe was driving the white Kia Optima during the initial collision. Mugabe could not provide proof of insurance and was taken into custody for leaving the scene of an accident, failing to render aid, and having no proof of financial responsibility on July 31st.
Aime Mugabe of East Seminary Drive in Fort Worth, TX, was booked into the Metro Nashville Jail on July 31st, charged with failure to render aid, leaving the scene of an accident, and having no proof of financial responsibility. A judicial commissioner set his bond at $1,500, and the Davidson County Sheriff’s Office gave him pre-trial release from their facility.
Comments or Questions about this story?
Email the editor: jason@scoopnashville.com
CALL: 1-888-614-NEWS (1-888-614-6397)
Email redact@scoopnashville.com if your street address is listed in a story or affidavit
