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James Bardsley Life Protection Act
Coverage of James Bardsley Life Protection Act in the Nexus archive.
- Hit-and-run crashes renew debate over whether Tennessee's new law goes far enough
Three deadly hit-and-run crashes in Nashville have reignited debate over Tennessee's new law addressing fleeing crash scenes. Kim Webb, mother of a 2021 hit-and-run victim, advocates for stronger penalties, arguing the recent James Bardsley Life Protection Act—which elevates hit-and-run to a felony—is insufficient as a deterrent.