The pursuit of justice for a tragic hit-and-run case has intensified as CrimeStoppers of Memphis and Shelby County doubles its reward for information leading to the arrest of suspects in a case that claimed the lives of three men. Following a motorcycle rally last August, a stolen Chrysler 300 struck two golf carts on Southern Avenue, resulting in the deaths of Tommy Roper, Adam Hawkins, and James Stokes, according to information from Action News 5.
The incident, shrouded in the darkness of early morning and punctuated by the flames that erupted when the carts carrying fuel were hit, also left a fourth individual injured. The increase in reward, now totaling $8,000, comes with contributions from the family of Cooper Thomez, a student who faced the trauma of a hit-and-run himself, "Detectives haven’t been able to solve his case," Curtis Thomez, his father, told FOX13 Memphis. "We want to put the money we offered in that case to another hit-and-run event in the hope of helping other families get justice," he added.
Memphis Police, who are handling the investigation as a homicide, are still seeking to identify the persons responsible for the deaths. After the crash occurred, four people were seen abandoning the stolen vehicle and fleeing the scene. Security footage captured images of the two men and two women believed to be involved as they left the wreck heading eastbound, as per Local Memphis.
The community, still stinging from the events of that fateful day, seeks closure as the authorities and loved ones of the victims implore the public to come forward with any details that might lead to a resolution. "Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH," stressed the plea for community involvement to bring the suspects to account for the havoc through Local Memphis.
