A man is currently in critical condition following a collision between a motorcycle and a car in the Berclair area of Memphis. The Memphis Police Department responded to the incident at the intersection of McCrory Avenue and Stratford Road on Friday afternoon, as confirmed by Local Memphis.
The victim, the motorcycle involved, was transported to Regional One Hospital after the crash, fighting for his life. The exact sequence of events leading up to the accident is still under investigation. Police advised drivers to avoid the area, causing delays and rerouting traffic, as reported by Action News 5.
Investigators have not yet released the names of those involved or the potential cause of the crash. The condition of the other vehicle's driver involved has also not been disclosed at this time. The Memphis Police Department was dispatched to the scene of the accident shortly after 1 p.m., according to WREG News.
Local traffic was significantly affected by the investigation and emergency response, with drivers in the Berclair neighborhood experiencing detours and slow movement through nearby roads. The extent of the motorcycle's rider injuries remains serious, and further updates on his condition will be provided as they become available.
