A tragic event unfolded last night at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Cochran Street when a male juvenile on a scooter was struck by a vehicle in a fatal hit-and-run incident. According to a statement obtained by the Memphis Police Department, the collision occurred at around 10:31 p.m., resulting in the death of the scooter rider.
The fleeing suspect, whose vehicle was described as a dark-colored four-door sedan with expected front-end damage, exited the scene heading eastbound on Poplar Avenue in the direction of the Interstate, this detail forming part of the ongoing investigation. In an appeal to the public, anyone with information is encouraged to reach out to Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274); the department emphasized the urgency of community assistance to bring the driver to justice and to provide closure to the case.
Memphis Police have not released additional details about the victim or the circumstances leading up to the collision, note their efforts continue in assembling a clearer picture of the fateful evening's events.
