Early Sunday morning, a hit-and-run crash in East Memphis resulted in the death of a pedestrian, according to local authorities. Memphis Police were called to the scene at approximately 3 a.m. near the intersection of Getwell Road and Willowview Avenue, where they discovered a man fatally injured by an unidentified northbound silver vehicle. WREG reports no arrests have been made as of now, and the investigation is ongoing.
The victim of the tragic incident was later identified as Eduardo Lopez. An unknown driver struck Lopez, and despite the presence of emergency services, he died at the scene. In a statement obtained by FOX13 Memphis, the Memphis Police Department offered no further details but requested that individuals with information about the crash contact their STIS bureau at 901-636-4014.
With the driver at large, the Memphis Police are depending on tips from the public to help bring closure to the case. They urge anyone with information, no matter how small, to step forward. Anonymous tips can be submitted to CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH, providing a way for witnesses to help without revealing their identities. The plea for public assistance reflects the seriousness with which local law enforcement is pursuing the investigation.
In a call to action, Action News 5 echoed police requests for assistance, underscoring the imperative for anyone who knows anything to come forward.
