A weekend hit-and-run in Memphis has left one person dead and another injured. According to the Action News 5 report, at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Saturday, Memphis Police were called to a crash at the intersection of South Third Street and Builders Way. An unknown driver, occupying an unidentified vehicle, struck the rear bumper of a black 2014 Nissan Altima, causing it to lose control and collide with a light pole.
The impact of the crash critically injured both the driver and the passenger of the Nissan Altima, who was then transported to Regional One Health. Tragically, the passenger succumbed to his injuries later. The vehicle responsible for the accident fled the scene and is believed to have front-end damage. Thus far, no arrests have been made, and the Memphis Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward. "Anyone with information about this incident should call Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH," the Police department noted, as per the details provided by a social media post from the department.
FOX13 Memphis adds that the accident occurred in the northbound lane of South Third Street toward Builders Way on December 28. Further details regarding the events leading up to the incident or the exact circumstances of the crash have not been released at this time. The Memphis Police Department's STIS Bureau, headed by Sgt. R. Strickland, is handling the ongoing investigation.
As the community reels from the aftermath of this tragedy, authorities are attempting to gather as much information as possible. Tips can also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers website or through their 'P3 Tips' mobile app, which ensures anonymity. The police department's statement emphasized the importance of any potential leads; a cash reward may be on the table for information that leads to an arrest in this tragic incident, hinting at the urgency and weight the department is placing on closing this case.
