A devastating crash last month has left a family in mourning and sparked a heartfelt plea for driver safety behind the wheel.
Kyla Green, 21, lost her life in the accident, prompting her family to share her story in hopes of preventing similar tragedies in the future.
The crash happened on Feb. 17 shortly before 9 p.m. at the intersection of Woodland and South 1st Street. Kyla was a passenger in an SUV when a speeding BMW sedan ran a red light, colliding with their vehicle. Kyla was killed instantly in the collision.
Described as a quiet spirit with an infectious smile, Kyla’s family remembers her fondly.
“I’ll always remember Kyla, but I also wonder what type of life she would have had after she graduated from Nashville State,” said Jewell Winn, Kyla’s great-aunt.
The aspiring forensic scientist dreamt of working in criminal justice before her life was abruptly cut short.
Before the crash, an officer had attempted to stop the BMW sedan for a traffic violation. However, the driver briefly stopped before speeding away, according to Nashville police. Moments later, the deadly collision occurred.