Memphis has been struck by a fatal traffic incident that occurred on a recent Saturday morning. According to a report by Action News 5, one person was pronounced dead at the scene after a two-vehicle crash at East Shelby Drive and Damascus Road. The Memphis Police Department stated that officers responded to the crash just before 8:40 a.m.
The aftermath of the incident led to a complete closure of the eastbound and westbound lanes of traffic, stifling the flow of vehicles along East Shelby Drive. As the road remained closed, the Memphis Police are investigating what immediately stopped traffic in its tracks with no indication as to when the lanes would be reopened.
Simultaneously, FOX13 Memphis provided similar details, confirming that the collision was followed by the shutdown of traffic in both directions at Shelby Drive and Damascus Street. While the identity of the deceased has not been released, the incident's details remain scant as officials delve into the investigation.
Adding to the reports, WREG News Channel 3 also covered the fatal event, specifying the time of the police response to the accident as 8:36 a.m. The conflicting reports regarding the exact time of the police response throw a subtle shade of uncertainty over the timeline of events. With the multi-car crash leading to one fatality, authorities have yet to provide an estimation on the regular traffic flow's resumption. Community members are advised to seek alternate routes and to allow extra travel time as the investigation at the intersection of East Shelby Drive and Damascus Road continues.
