A man walking along South Parkway East in Southeast Memphis was left with serious injuries on Monday after a car hit him and sped off, according to police. Officers arrived near Worthington Street, found the victim on the roadway, and rushed him to a hospital. The Memphis Police Department says investigators are now working to track down the driver and are especially interested in any video captured in the area around the time of the crash.
MPD Hunting for Gray Sedan
As reported by FOX13 Memphis, officers were called to South Parkway East near Worthington Street after a hit-and-run was reported on Monday. Investigators say they are looking for a gray sedan, possibly a Ford Fusion, that likely has noticeable damage on the front driver's side and is missing the driver's side mirror.
A Dangerous City for Pedestrians
Memphis regularly ranks among the most dangerous places in the country for people on foot, and safety advocates say fast, wide roads like South Parkway put pedestrians at particular risk. Smart Growth America lists the Memphis metro as one of the deadliest regions for walking and has called for redesigns and focused safety improvements on corridors with a history of serious crashes.
How Residents Can Help
Anyone who knows anything about the crash or the vehicle involved is urged to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH (2274) or call MPD's non-emergency number, according to FOX13 Memphis. Investigators are also asking neighbors and drivers along the South Parkway East corridor to review any doorbell or dash-cam footage that might show the gray sedan or the moment of impact.
