Motorcyclist killed in crash on Dickerson Pike

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WRKN) — A 42-year-old Franklin man was killed in a crash Friday night on Dickerson Pike.

The Metro Nashville Police Department reported the crash happened around 8 p.m. near the intersection of Dickerson Pike and Oak Valley Drive.

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According to officials, Demetrius Wade was traveling southbound on his Suzuki Hayabusa at a high rate of speed when he struck the front end of a Nissan Altima pulling out of a restaurant parking lot.

Wade was taken to TriStar Skyline Medical Center, where he died, authorities said.

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There were no signs of impairment on part of either driver, according to Metro police. Wade was reportedly wearing a Department of Transportation approved helmet at the time of the crash.

No additional information was immediately released.

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