A late-night walk through Grahamwood turned violent on Tuesday when a man was struck and seriously injured in a hit-and-run near Trezevant Middle School, according to Memphis police. Officers found the victim on N. Highland Street, and he was rushed to a hospital for treatment. The driver took off and has not been found as investigators work to track down the vehicle and whoever was behind the wheel.
What police say
Memphis officers were called to N. Highland Street near Trezevant Middle School on Tuesday and arrived to find the man badly hurt in the roadway. Police say the suspect drove away in a green-and-gray pickup truck that may have noticeable front-end damage. Those details were reported by FOX13 Memphis.
MPD seeks tips
Investigators are asking anyone who might know something about the crash, the driver, or the truck to step up and share what they know. Tips can be made anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County at 901-528-CASH or by submitting a secure tip online, according to Crime Stoppers of Memphis and Shelby County. The Memphis Police Department is leading the case and has urged neighbors with doorbell, security, or dashcam video to hold on to that footage so detectives can review it; see the Memphis Police Department for general contact options.
Local context
Hit-and-run crashes have repeatedly shaken Grahamwood residents, and investigators say it is often neighborhood tips and camera footage that ultimately point them to a suspect vehicle. WMC Action News 5 covered a similar Grahamwood-area hit-and-run in May 2025 that left a pedestrian critically injured, highlighting how often these cases surface locally and why getting information to detectives quickly can be crucial. Neighbors with cameras are being asked to check recordings from Tuesday night and share anything that might help.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information about the pickup or its driver is urged to call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH or contact Memphis police directly so detectives can follow up on any leads.
