A Memphis Police Department officer was injured following a collision near a Nike warehouse in Raleigh, authorities reported. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon in the vicinity of the 3100 block of Frayser Boulevard. As reported by Local Memphis, the officer was transported to Baptist East Hospital and is said to be in non-critical condition.
The two-vehicle crash unfolded near the Nike North America Logistics Campus, according to WREG. Engaging in response to the accident around 4 p.m., Memphis Police have not yet released details regarding the cause of the crash, nor have they indicated whether any charges are forthcoming. Injured after the crash occurred, the officer was quickly tended to by the emergency services.
ABC24 Memphis shared information about the crash via X, contributing to the early reports of the incident. Presently, the officer's identity has not been disclosed, and further information concerning the other vehicle involved in the collision remains under wraps.
Officer injured after crash near Nike warehouse in Raleigh: https://t.co/UAZHwuJINJ
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Investigations into the crash are ongoing as Memphis Police continue to examine the scene for clues that might shed light on this unfortunate event. Taken to the hospital, the officer's condition was stabilized, providing some relief amidst the concern that such incidents naturally elicit. Community members and fellow officers wait for updates, hoping for the quick recovery of their public servant.
