Tragedy struck Monday night along Elvis Presley Boulevard in Memphis as three individuals sustained critical injuries in a multi-vehicle collision, according to local authorities. At approximately 8:22 p.m., Memphis Police Department officers responded to reports of a crash in the 2200 block of Elvis Presley Boulevard, near East Mallory Avenue. Action News 5 reported that the circumstances surrounding the number of vehicles involved were vague, but it was clear that the impact was severe enough to warrant urgent medical attention.
The three victims were rapidly transported to Regional One Hospital, each in critical condition. WREG stated that the cause of the crash remains unclear, serving as a crucial piece of the puzzle yet to be placed in an ongoing investigation that seeks answers amidst a drive turned disastrous.
Details regarding the dynamics of the crash remained scant as authorities began piecing together the moments that led up to the collision. In a brief coverage by FOX13 Memphis, it was noted that the Memphis Police Department had confirmed the collision involved multiple cars.
The names of the injured have not been released.
