A serious accident in east Shelby County left a man critically injured after his pickup truck slammed into a tree on Sunday, according to officials. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office reported the incident occurred around 3:50 p.m. at the intersection of Airline Road and State Highway 64, as outlined in statements obtained by FOX13 Memphis.
The unidentified man was found in critical condition and was subsequently airlifted to Regional One Health, according to the Sheriff's Office. After he got airlifted, the man was reported to be in critical condition, highlighting the severity of his injuries sustained from the collision.
Further details about the crash have yet to be released as the Shelby County Sheriff's Office continues its investigation into the cause of the accident. This information was corroborated by a report shared by WREG, which also mentioned that the Shelby County Fire Department responded to the crash.
At the time of the crash, the area was combed through by emergency services while the Shelby County Fire Department was responding quickly to the scene. Detailed reports by Yahoo News added that the incident took place near Highway 64 and Airline Road, information that aligns with other accounts of the harrowing event.
As the community waits for more updates, the current condition of the injured man remains a matter of grave concern. Law enforcement is urging any witnesses or individuals with knowledge about the crash to come forward to aid in the investigation.
