A girl is fighting for her life after being struck in a hit-and-run incident in Memphis, authorities reported Thursday. The tragedy occurred late Wednesday night on Lamar Avenue between Getwell and Knight Arnold Road. Officers who arrived at the scene found the young victim critically injured just after 11:45 p.m., according to Action News 5.
Memphis Police Department stated, that the girl was immediately transported to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and remains in critical condition. The vehicle involved, a pickup truck, had fled the location before police officers' arrival, leaving few clues behind for investigators. In an alarming call to the community, police have urged witnesses or anyone with information to come forward and contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, FOX13 Memphis reports.
On May 1, 2024, at 11:47 pm, officers responded to the rear of 3770 Lamar Ave. A female juvenile was struck by a pickup truck that fled the scene. The juvenile was transported to LeBonheur critical. Call 901-528-CASH w/tips. pic.twitter.com/wKammLglSx
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) May 2, 2024
The specific details of the incident, such as the identity of the girl or the make and model of the truck, have not been released by the authorities, as the investigation continues. The hit-and-run occurred on the 3700 block of Lamar Avenue, a detail which was shared by Local Memphis, as they track the progress of this unfortunate event shaking the local community.
In the wake of the crash, the Memphis community has been left reeling, searching for answers and hoping for the swift apprehension of the individual responsible. As the girl clings to life, the authorities continue to piece together the circumstances that led to this critical moment, the outcome of which may hinge on tips from the public. To help with the investigation, community members are encouraged to share any pertinent information, no matter how small it may seem, to assist in bringing closure to the case and justice for the young victim and her family.
