A Memphis woman accused in a deadly 2020 motorcycle crash is back out of jail after posting a $5,000 bond, even as the case tied to the fatal wreck finally moves into a Shelby County courtroom.
Court documents state that motorcyclist Courtney D. Joyner was killed on June 29, 2020, in a collision on Lamar Avenue in the Cherokee area.
Forty-four-year-old Jacqueline Walker was arrested Monday on a warrant connected to that crash and booked into the Shelby County jail, according to Action News 5. The outlet reports that Walker was released the same day after paying a $5,000 bond. Authorities have not said whether any additional charges are being considered.
Charges and records
Shelby County court filings list two misdemeanor counts against Walker: causing death by failure to yield the right of way and failing to comply with Tennessee’s financial-responsibility law, according to Shelby County jail records. The records show that a warrant for her arrest was issued in June 2021.
The same filings indicate Walker has no prior arrests or traffic violations on file. Joyner was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash, the documents state.
What the arrest affidavit says
An arrest affidavit reviewed by Action News 5 describes how the wreck unfolded on Lamar.
Investigators say a 2020 Dodge Durango, driven by Walker, stopped at Southwall Street and then “turned out in front of” Joyner’s motorcycle, hitting her. The affidavit notes that Walker could not provide proof of insurance at the time of the crash. Authorities say they are continuing to evaluate evidence from the scene as the case proceeds.
Next steps
Walker is scheduled for a Shelby County court appearance on Tuesday morning. Because both counts are misdemeanors, the case is set to move through the general sessions court unless prosecutors seek more serious charges.
Potential outcomes listed for offenses of this type include fines, license-related penalties, or short jail terms if a defendant is convicted. Police have asked anyone who may have video, photos, or other information about the June 2020 crash to contact investigators or Crime Stoppers.
