Authorities Hunt for Venezuelan Immigrant Linked to Nashville Hit-and-Run Incident

Law enforcement is requesting the public’s assistance in locating an illegal immigrant tied to a serious hit-and-run incident in Nashville that occurred last month.

Authorities state that Tony Lopez-Infante, 32, originally from Venezuela, is sought in connection with the crash on May 18 that critically injured Zach Carach, 21, from Florida.

A representative from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) confirmed to WZTV that Lopez-Infante entered the United States in August 2023.

ICE also informed Fox News Digital that Lopez-Infante “is in the country illegally and has a final order for deportation.”

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Nashville police are on the hunt for a suspect involved in a hit-and-run incident that seriously hurt a pedestrian in May. (Metropolitan Nashville Police Department)

“MNPD detectives are trying to find Tony Lopez-Infante, 32, from Venezuela, after obtaining warrants for the May 18 hit-and-run on Church St that harmed Zach Carach, 21, from FL,” police stated in a post on X. “If you know his whereabouts, please call 615-742-7463. A reward is being offered.”

Authorities indicated that Carach was celebrating his 21st birthday when he was hit by Lopez-Infante’s vehicle.

Representative Andy Ogles, R-Tenn., stated that his office received “disturbing footage reportedly showing the crash” and is pushing for justice for Carach.

“While celebrating his 21st birthday, Zach Carach was allegedly hit by a car driven by Tony Lopez, who then fled. Lopez is an illegal immigrant with six outstanding warrants. He was last known to be in Mt. Juliet—my district,” Ogles wrote on his Facebook page.

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Surveillance footage from May 18, 2025, captured a man being struck by a car while crossing the street in Nashville, as the vehicle fled the scene. (FOX 17 News/MNPD)

The vehicle involved in the incident, a Mitsubishi Mirage, was returned with front-end damage to a rental location in Mt. Juliet the day after the crash on May 19.

“Officers found the car the next day, on May 20. The investigation led to identifying Lopez-Infante as the driver in the hit-and-run,” police stated.

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Sheena Carach, Zach Carach’s mother, reports that her son is still in recovery after being hit by an alleged illegal immigrant on his 21st birthday. (Sheena Carach)

The law enforcement officials noted that efforts to find Lopez-Infante are ongoing, with federal agencies, including Homeland Security Investigations, assisting in the search.

Once apprehended, Lopez-Infante will face charges for leaving the scene of an injury accident, failing to provide assistance/file an accident report, attempting to tamper with evidence, and driving without a license or insurance.

Authorities also mentioned he is wanted in Williamson County for an outstanding probation violation related to a theft.

Sheena Carach told Fox News Digital that her son has been in the hospital for 16 days and will remain in a wheelchair for the next two months, appealing for clarity on how Lopez-Infante was allowed to stay in the country.

“I’m asking the American public for help in finding TONY GEBIAN LOPEZ INFANTE (Tony Lopez); he hit our son on 5/18 in Nashville and fled the scene, packed his belongings, attempted to bribe a mechanic to fix the car, and then was picked up in a gold 2005 Toyota Corolla with TN plates,” Sheena Carach posted on her Facebook.

Anyone with information on Lopez-Infante’s location should call Crime Stoppers at 615-742-7463.