The Memphis Police Department is calling for witnesses after a hit-and-run incident severely injured two pedestrians on South Mendenhall Road. The collision, which happened just north of Winchester Road, occurred Tuesday evening around 5:46 p.m., reported Action News 5. According to police, the victims were found at the scene and urgently transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries.
The investigation into the crash is still ongoing as officials work to piece together the events leading up to the tragedy. The Memphis Police Department has yet to release details regarding the suspect vehicle, and the driver responsible remains at large. In response to the event, anyone possessing information has been encouraged to come forward, as noted by WREG.
The same location, S. Mendenhall Road and Wayfarer Circle, was identified by FOX13 Memphis as the site where officers responded swiftly to the collision shortly after it occurred. Despite the timely response, the driver had already fled the scene by the time emergency services arrived, leaving many questions unanswered.
Memphis Police underscore the gravity of the situation, stressing that the two individuals are suffering from serious injuries, survivors yet clinging to the thin line between life and the ever-present shadow of death. Crime Stoppers is seeking community assistance, urging anyone with information to call 901-528-CASH. By sharing critical details, the public could play a crucial role in unfolding the sequence of events that led to this unfortunate episode, and potentially lead to the apprehension of those responsible for inflicting such harm.
