A tragic incident unfolded Tuesday evening on Highway 385 West at the Ridgeway Road overpass, where a two-vehicle collision claimed the life of one individual and left another in critical condition. As reported by Action News 5, Memphis police and TDOT were alerted to the crash at approximately 5:10 p.m.
The aftermath of the impact was a solemn tableau. One victim's life was pronounced extinguished at the scene, while responders hurried the second to Baptist Memorial Hospital clinging to a thread of survival. The current status of the overpass has been reopened for drivers.
Authorities have yet to determine the cause of this fatal event, which has sent reverberations through the local community. In statements obtained by WREG News, the Memphis Police are continuing their investigation into the dynamics that led to the collision. The wreck necessitated the closure of all four lanes of traffic for a period, causing police to suggest that commuters seek alternative routes.
The closure brought predictable delays, as westbound lanes were barricaded to allow emergency teams and investigators to carry out their urgent work. The flow of traffic has since returned to its usual rhythm, following the clearance of the tragic scene. Details regarding the individuals involved in the crash have not yet been made public, as noted by a report from Ground News.
