Austin Franklin Obituary, NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Austin Franklin, 24, has died following a fatal crash on Briley Parkway in Nashville, according to the Metro Nashville Police Department.
Franklin was a passenger in a Toyota Camry driven by a 20-year-old man when an argument reportedly occurred inside the vehicle. According to MNPD’s preliminary investigation, the disagreement escalated before the crash.
Police said the driver told investigators that Franklin grabbed the steering wheel during the argument. The Camry subsequently left the roadway and traveled down an embankment before crossing all lanes of Interstate 65 North.
The vehicle then struck a median. Franklin was pronounced dead at the scene as a result of the crash. His death has left his loved ones and those who knew him mourning his loss at just 24 years old.
The 20-year-old driver was transported to a medical center for treatment and was reportedly in stable condition following the incident. Authorities have not released additional information about his identity.
MNPD continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, including the events that preceded the argument and the vehicle leaving the roadway. Authorities have not confirmed whether charges have been filed or whether other factors contributed to the collision.
As the investigation remains ongoing, Austin Franklin’s death marks a tragic loss for those who knew him. His memory and the legacy he leaves with his loved ones will remain, as family and friends mourn his passing and remember his life.
