Nic Kerdiles, aged 29, lost his life in a motorcycle crash that occurred in the early hours of a Saturday morning in Nashville.
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The accident happened at the intersection of 14th Avenue North and Wheless Street when Kerdiles' motorcycle collided with an SUV.
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Initial investigations suggest that Kerdiles went through a stop sign and collided with the driver's side of a BMW SUV.
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The SUV driver stopped immediately, and no signs of impairment were found for either driver.
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According to the police, no charges are anticipated in connection with the accident.
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Nic Kerdiles was rushed to Vanderbilt University Medical Center but succumbed to his injuries.
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Kerdiles was drafted by the Anaheim Ducks in the 2nd round of the 2012 NHL Draft. He played in just three games with the Ducks during the 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 seasons.
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The Anaheim Ducks expressed their condolences on social media, remembering Kerdiles as the first player from Orange County to play for the Ducks.
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Besides his hockey career, Nic Kerdiles appeared on reality TV shows like "Chrisley Knows Best" and "Growing Up Chrisley." These shows followed the lives of the Chrisley family.
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In a 2019 episode of "Chrisley Knows Best," Kerdiles proposed to Savannah Chrisley in front of her family. Although they called off the engagement a year later, they remained close.
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Kerdiles' transition from professional hockey to other pursuits was a significant change in his life. He admitted that it wasn't easy to let go of the sport that had been his passion.
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