An infant and two adults were injured in a car crash in southeast Shelby County, with emergency crews responding to the chaotic scene late Wednesday evening. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office reported that deputies arrived just before 9 p.m. at the intersection of East Shelby Drive and Hacks Cross Road, where two vehicles had collided.
The aftermath of the wreck saw a 6-month-old baby rushed to Baptist Children's Hospital in non-critical condition. The severity of the situation became evident, as Shelby County Fire Department transported two adults to Regional One Hospital, with the man in critical condition and the woman's injuries being described as non-critical, according to Action News 5.
A video shared by the Sheriff's Office depicted the extent of the damage, showing two heavily mangled vehicles, a grim testament to the force of the impact. Updates from the scene, as provided by FOX13 Memphis, however, did not reveal additional details surrounding the circumstances that led to the accident.
The harrowing incident caused a shutdown of Hacks Cross Road in both directions, while deputies worked to piece together the events of the crash. As the evening drew on, the road closures underscored the gravity of the accident which had unfolded mere moments earlier, leaving passersby, and the community grappling with the sudden reminder of fragility that comes unannounced on our roads, as noted by Local Memphis.
The investigation into the crash is ongoing, and the Sheriff’s Office has yet to release further details or determine if any charges will be filed. The status of the injured parties, particularly the man in critical condition, remains a pressing concern; as updates become available, they will no doubt shed light on the full impact of this unfortunate event.
