Metro Council member Bob Mendes struck by van while bicycling in West Nashville

Metro Council member-At-Large Bob Mendes was struck by a vehicle while riding his bicycle Tuesday morning at 51st & Charlotte Ave. Mendes posted on social media shortly after the accident, stating “In the bike lane…slow enough speed where it looks like a scraped knee and an adrenaline dump might be the worst of it for me. Not sure about the bike yet.” #developing

Man crashes bicycle after 4 shots of alcohol

26-year-old Trevor Hill told police he had “four shots” before crashing his bicycle on the sidewalk, chipping his tooth, injuring his face, and being found too drunk to be in public. #Arrested