A tragic incident on Lamar Avenue claimed the life of a pedestrian early this morning. According to Action News 5, Memphis Police were called to the scene around 6 a.m. near Perkins Road, where it was reported that a man, standing on the rear of a truck, fell and subsequently was struck by a vehicle. The event led to traffic advisories, as authorities recommended drivers to seek alternate routes after the accident.
The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was pronounced dead at the scene. Further details provided by WREG mention the incident occurred at approximately 5:45 a.m. between South Perkins Road and Winchester Road. In their coverage, officers indicated the victim was on the back of a truck shortly before the unfortunate fall that led to the deadly collision.
The area of Parkway Village was affected by the closure, and a subsequent investigation was underway to understand the circumstances surrounding the accident comprehensively. The FOX13 Memphis reported that the Memphis Police Department (MPD) responded to the crash just before 6 a.m. and confirmed that the man was initially standing on the truck's bed before his fall, which ultimately resulted in being struck by a vehicle.
MPD has since asked drivers to avoid the area to aid in a smoother investigation process. The details surrounding the cause of the fall and the driver's identity involved in the collision have not been released.
