A deadly motor vehicle collision claimed the life of a driver at a Memphis intersection shortly before the witching hour Tuesday. The two-car accident was reported by the Memphis Police Department (MPD) as having occurred at the intersection of Shelby Drive and Lamar Avenue, as per FOX13 Memphis.
Upon their midnight response to the distressing scene, authorities found one of the drivers lifeless and immediately pronounced the individual deceased. The MPD confirmed to Action News 5 that no other casualties were reported.
At approximately 12:00 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at Shelby Drive and Lamar Avenue. The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced deceased on the scene. This is an ongoing investigation. pic.twitter.com/F9q9MWxXHW
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) March 19, 2024
Further inquiries into the event are actively underway, as stated by the MPD’s own communication channels. "At approximately 12:00 am, officers responded to a two-vehicle crash at Shelby Drive and Lamar Avenue. The driver of one of the vehicles was pronounced deceased on the scene," the official Memphis Police Dept Twitter account reported. Details concerning the circumstances that led to the fatal outcome remain scarce as the investigation strives to piece together the moments that culminated in this tragedy.
The identity of the driver has not yet been disclosed, pending next of kin notification. This unfortunate event casts a shadow over the community, serving as a grim reminder that tragedy may strike in an instant, leaving behind a wake of sorrow and unanswered questions. As the city mourns, the MPD is expected to release further information as their findings progress to fully uncover the narrative behind this fatality.
