A tragic multi-vehicle collision in southeast Shelby County has resulted in the death of one individual, with an additional three adults and a child sustaining critical injuries. The accident occurred on Friday, just before the 5 p.m. rush hour, at the intersection of Shelby Drive and South Germantown Road, according to a report from the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office obtained by Action News 5. The area has since been closed to through traffic as officials investigate the scene of the six-car pileup.
Responding to the devastating scene, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office confirmed the fatality and the critically injured parties and dispatched them to local hospitals. Reported by WREG, one adult was pronounced dead at the location, while the injured adults were admitted to Regional One Hospital. Three adults found themselves in critical condition, while a critically injured child was rushed to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, offering specialized care.
The identity of the deceased has not yet been made public as this report goes to press. The details concerning the cause of the crash and the conditions of the injured remain limited, but further information is expected as the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office continues their inquiry. Locals have been advised to avoid the area, which remained closed to traffic following the incident, as stated in the coverage by FOX13 Memphis.
The investigation by the sheriff's office is anticipated to shed light on this sudden instance of grievous loss, which has thus far sent a child to Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and left three adults fighting for their lives at Regional One. Information regarding the condition of those hospitalized will be closely monitored, with updates provided as they come to light.
