Tragedy struck a Memphis neighborhood in December as police continue to investigate a fatal hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of a pedestrian on Yale Road and Lehi Drive. The Memphis Police Department is now reaching out to the public seeking information that could lead to the apprehension of the individual responsible for the collision that resulted in the death of Timothy Dodson.
The incident occurred on the evening of December 12, 2023, and despite the issues of time, darkness that accompanies the late hours, authorities have gathered that the vehicle involved was a dark-colored compact SUV. This vehicle, which was traveling eastbound on Yale Road, is said to have inflicted front-end damage upon impact before fleeing the scene. The detailed account of the event according to the Facebook post from Memphis Police Department est.1827, has not yet led to an arrest.
Memphis Police Department has launched an appeal to the community for any information pertaining to the heartbreaking event. They encourage anyone with knowledge that could potentially lead to an arrest to come forward. Tips can be given through various avenues including Crime Stoppers at (901) 528-CASH, and a personal ID number will be provided to maintain the tipster's anonymity. Additionally, information can be submitted online at the Crime Stoppers website or through the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
