MEMPHIS, Tenn. — All westbound lanes of Highway 385 near Kirby were closed Monday night after a hit-and-run involving a police officer.
Memphis police shut down all westbound lanes of Highway 385 starting at the Kirby Parkway exit around 8:50 p.m. Police also closed down the eastbound exit ramp of Highway 385 at Kirby.
A spokesperson said a motorcyclist was involved in a hit-and-run with a police officer.
The motorcyclist fled the scene and jumped over the guardrail and into a wooded area. He was described by police as wearing all black with a black or blue motorcycle helmet.
Police reopened the roadway around 9:30 p.m.