A Shelby County Sheriff's Office motorcycle deputy was struck by another vehicle around 1:07 p.m. Thursday on Riverdale Road near Fox Hedge in southeast Shelby County. The deputy was taken to Regional One Health in non-critical condition and is listed as stable. The crash is still under investigation.
In a Facebook post, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said the collision happened at about 1:07 p.m. and that the deputy "was non-critical at time of transport" to Regional One Health and "remains in stable condition." The agency noted that crash investigators are handling the case and that the investigation is ongoing.
The deputy was transported to Regional One Health, the region's Level 1 trauma center, which lists its main campus at 877 Jefferson Avenue in Memphis. The hospital's website states it regularly treats complex trauma cases across West Tennessee, including emergency surgical care, according to Regional One Health.
Investigation and traffic impact
The sheriff's office said SCSO crash investigators are leading the inquiry. The Facebook update did not say whether the other driver was hospitalized, and officials have not released any information about fault or possible charges as they continue to review what happened.
Crashes that injure on-duty motorcycle deputies are rare but serious. A Tennessee Highway Patrol report released in 2024 examined two separate crashes that left one deputy critically injured and another released from the hospital, underscoring the risks traffic units face on the road, according to Action News 5.
The Shelby County Sheriff's Office post remains the primary source for initial details on the deputy's condition and the crash location. This article will be updated if the department or the hospital releases additional information.
