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UPDATE, February 20: Two teenagers have been arrested and charged in relation to this deadly crash, according to Memphis Police.

(L-R) Walteryca Crawford, Kayla Watson

Walteryca Crawford, 19, is charged with Evading Arrest, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Prohibited Weapon, and Possession of a Controlled Sub Marijuana.

Kayla Watson, 19, is charged with Evading Arrest, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, Prohibited Weapon, and Possession of a Controlled Sub Marijuana.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person was killed, and two others were injured in a car accident in Raleigh overnight.

According to Memphis Police, officers responded to the accident a little before 2 a.m. Monday.

A car was driving at a high speed when it lost control and hit a pole in the 3900 block of Frayser Raleigh Road.

A male was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition; he was later pronounced dead. Two females were taken to the hospital in non-critical condition.

MPD says one person fled the scene on foot.

All lanes in both directions of Frayer Raleigh Road and Hawkins Mill Road have been shut down until further notice, police say.

At last check, the identity of the person who did not survive was not released. As for the person who ran away, if you know anything that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.

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