Former NFL coach Rex Ryan charged after allegedly hitting pedestrians with car in Nashville

ESPN analyst and former NFL coach Rex Ryan turned himself in to Nashville police on Wednesday after allegedly hitting two pedestrians with his car in downtown Nashville last week, authorities said. He has been charged with six misdemeanors related to the incident.

Nashville police said the pedestrians had the right of way while crossing a main street in the city’s downtown when Ryan allegedly turned at a red light and drove over their feet. Court records list two counts of leaving the scene of an accident, two counts of failing to provide information or render aid and two counts of failing to obey a traffic control signal. All six charges are misdemeanors, the records show.

Ryan, 63, served as head coach of the New York Jets from 2009 to 2014 and of the Buffalo Bills from 2015 to 2016. His coaching tenure with the Jets included postseason runs that are detailed below.

He led the Jets to consecutive AFC championship games following the 2009 and 2010 seasons.

Ryan’s father, the late Buddy Ryan, was defensive coordinator of the 1985 Chicago Bears, whose defense is widely regarded as one of the greatest in league history.

Since leaving coaching, Ryan has worked as an NFL analyst for ESPN, including on the network’s pregame coverage, and is known for his exuberant personality.

Ryan is scheduled to appear in court next month.