A routine Friday morning along Goodman Road in Horn Lake ended in tragedy when a 49-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a vehicle, police said.
The crash happened at about 9:30 a.m. just west of Tulane Road, and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene. According to Horn Lake officers, the driver stayed at the location after the collision and, based on the initial investigation, is not facing criminal charges.
As reported by WREG, Horn Lake police confirmed the victim’s age and the time of the call. The station’s story, written by David Royer, notes that investigators are still working to determine how the crash happened and have not released additional details.
Goodman Road Already on Safety Watch Lists
Transportation planners have repeatedly flagged this stretch of Goodman Road as a high‑injury corridor for people walking and biking. The Memphis MPO 2024 Annual Safety Report shows that the segment of Goodman Road from Allen Road to Horn Lake Road recorded 110 total crashes in 2024, including several non‑motorist collisions and multiple serious‑injury incidents. The report identifies the corridor as a candidate for targeted safety improvements to reduce those risks.
Investigation Still Active as Police Seek Answers
Horn Lake police say the department’s investigation into the circumstances of the crash is ongoing. General contact details for the Horn Lake Police Department are available on the city’s website for anyone seeking more information or wishing to reach investigators.
