It is not unusual for individuals to panic when a serious accident takes place. Their fight-or-flight instincts may kick in, and as a result, they could leave the scene of an accident due to a sense of self-preservation. However, leaving the scene of a car accident, especially one that resulted in serious or fatal injuries, is a serious incident that could lead to charges and the need to focus on a criminal defense.

It was recently reported that one man in Tennessee was charged in relation to a fatal accident. According to reports, the man was driving a pickup truck when he allegedly struck a pedestrian who was running on the roadway. The driver reportedly did not remain at the scene of the accident but was apprehended by police officers subsequently.

The pedestrian was reported as being a 29-year-old man, and he was taken to an area hospital after the incident with serious injuries. He later succumbed to those injuries after being taken off life support. It was noted that several charges are pending against the driver of the pickup truck, but the exact allegations were not provided in the report.

The man accused in this Tennessee incident undoubtedly feels remorseful about what happened. Still, he must now contend with the criminal charges that he faces as a result. Understanding his legal options and available criminal defense avenues may help him determine what courses of action could allow him to handle his case in the most effective and applicable manner.