A pedestrian was critically injured following a hit-and-run in the suburb of Millington yesterday, as reported by the Shelby County Sheriff's Office. The incident occurred in the 5900 block of Port Harbor Drive around 7:30 p.m., according to WREG. The male victim, who was trying to cross the street, was struck by an as-yet unidentified vehicle.
First responders quickly took action to transport the man to Regional One Hospital where he remains in critical condition. It was reported by Action News 5 that the crash scene was situated near the intersection of Port Harbor Drive and Spring Harbor Drive, in a zone where the speed limit is designated at 30 miles per hour, highlighting the potential disregard for local traffic laws by the driver involved.
The search for the hit-and-run driver is an ongoing process, with no suspects currently identified. The Shelby County Sheriff's Office is gathering evidence and requesting any information from the public that could lead to swiftly apprehend the individual responsible. According to the authorities, this investigation remains actively open.
In a statement obtained by FOX13 Memphis, the incident presumably took place near Raleigh Millington Road, an area now likely to receive heightened attention as the investigation proceeds. Community members are deeply urged to come forward with any details of the incident they might have.
