Charlie Galindo charged after striking police motorcycle following pursuit on I-40 in Nashville, Tennessee

Modified Date: 
Wed, 05/03/2017 - 2:26pm
Accident Date: 
Tuesday, May 24, 2016

Driver charged after striking Nashville police motorcycle

Police say the officer parked his bike in front of the Charger, got off, approached the driver’s door of the Charger and ordered Galindo to get out.

Galindo, with the door open, appeared to be complying when he suddenly veered the Charger into the motorcycle and took off, causing the officer to jump out of the way. The officer, police say, was not hurt.

Galindo struck another vehicle as he fled, got back onto I-40 and sped eastbound.

People Involved: 
Danny Johnson
Charlie Galindo
Roadway: 
Interstate 40

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