Tragic Heavy-Duty Forklift Incident in East Nashville
- A 41-year-old man died on April 8, 2026, after a heavy-duty forklift overturned at a construction site in East Nashville.
- The Nashville Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Ambrose Avenue at approximately 10 a.m.
- Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered the trapped individual and reported that the worker was without a pulse.
A 41-year-old man died on April 8, 2026, after a heavy-duty forklift overturned at a construction site in East Nashville.
The Nashville Fire Department responded to the 300 block of Ambrose Avenue at approximately 10 a.m. Following reports that a worker had become wedged
between a forklift and another piece of machinery.
Upon arrival, emergency personnel discovered the trapped individual and reported that the worker was without a pulse
.
Investigation Details
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) investigated the scene. According to MNPD, the man was operating the heavy-duty machine when it overturned while he was navigating an incline, leading to the fatal entrapment.
The Tennessee Occupational Safety and Health Administration (TOSHA) has confirmed that the agency is looking into the incident.
The investigation by the Metro Nashville Police Department is ongoing.