A Memphis Fire Department paramedic was injured Wednesday evening when a car smashed into an MFD ambulance in Midtown, then took off. The crash happened just after 5 p.m. at Madison Avenue and North Bellevue Boulevard while crews were already on a call. The injured paramedic was taken to a hospital for treatment, and authorities said the incident is under investigation.
The Memphis Police Department says officers were dispatched at about 5:09 p.m. to a reported hit-and-run crash involving a Memphis Fire Department ambulance at Madison and North Bellevue. According to the department’s incident log, officers are canvassing the area for witnesses and camera footage as investigators work the case.
Suspect vehicle and tip line
As reported by WREG, police described the suspect’s car as a four-door, light-colored or silver sedan with damage to the driver’s-side front and rear doors, and the injured paramedic was taken to the hospital. Authorities are asking anyone with information or dash-cam video to contact CrimeStoppers of Memphis at 901-528-CASH (2274).
Risks for first responders
Incidents that injure EMS personnel on duty are not new to the area. In 2021, a Memphis paramedic was struck in a hit-and-run at a gas station, underscoring how dangerous it can be to work close to traffic, according to EMS1. The MPD news list also includes multiple recent crash and hit-and-run entries as officers continue canvassing neighborhoods for cameras and witnesses.
Investigators say the Midtown ambulance case remains open and urged anyone with information to share tips with CrimeStoppers or local police. This story will be updated if officials release more details.
