NASHVILLE, Tenn. – A 20-year-old Nashville woman died Friday after being struck by two vehicles in Antioch, leaving her loved ones reeling and scrambling to support her young daughter. Kira Phillips, described by friends as a devoted mother, was crossing Bell Road at Rice Road around 5:40 p.m. when the tragedy unfolded.
A Daughter’s First Birthday Plans Cut Short
The young mother was excitedly planning her daughter’s first birthday party when her life was tragically cut short.
- Kira Phillips, 20, was fatally struck by two cars Friday evening.
- The incident occurred at the intersection of Bell Road and Rice Road in Antioch.
- Phillips’ loved ones remember her dedication to her daughter and strong work ethic.
- A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support her baby girl.
“Kira loved her baby with everything in her,” said friend Tawanta Crutcher. “She lived for her baby.” Phillips was deeply involved in planning a celebratory first birthday for her daughter, a party her friends say she intended to be elaborate. Those plans were abruptly halted by the devastating news Friday night.
“She had went missing,” explained Lateeka Brooks, Kira’s boyfriend’s mother. “We didn’t know anything. We were trying to reach out to her, contact her. We just was kind of nervous, didn’t know what was going on because it’s not normal for her to just disappear like that.”
The heartbreaking answer arrived Saturday morning. According to Metro Nashville Police, Phillips was hit by one car while crossing Bell Road and Rice Road. The impact propelled her into the path of a second vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries at the scene. Police confirmed that both drivers remained at the location and showed no signs of impairment.
“It happened so suddenly, you know, so suddenly and now we’re just like at a complete loss and a shock,” Crutcher said, her voice thick with emotion.
Those who knew Phillips emphasized her unwavering commitment to providing for her family. They described her as resourceful, willing to utilize public transportation or walk long distances to ensure her daughter’s needs were met.
“She was quiet, she loved her mom and her little sisters,” Crutcher added. “Kira, she always had a smile on her face, and that’s one thing that’s gonna be missed the most, her quiet smile.”
With Phillips having been only 20 years old, she did not have life insurance. Her family has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to provide financial support for her daughter’s future.
