Memphis Police: One killed, one critically injured, after car hits two bicyclists

Posted: Nov 14, 2020 / 05:49 PM AST

Updated: Nov 14, 2020 / 07:55 PM AST

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police said officers are investigating a crash at Walnut Grove and Farm Road, near the Shelby Farms area.

MPD said two individuals who were reportedly riding bicycles have been struck and transported in critical condition to Regional One Hospital. Later MPD said, one of the pedestrians was pronounced dead, and the second victim remains in critical condition.

One of the pedestrians was pronounced deceased. The second victim remains in critical condition.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) November 14, 2020

The vehicle/s involved remained on the scene, MPD said.

Bike Ped Memphis tweeted out the following:

We are aware of today's tragic crash at Farm Rd. and Walnut Grove Rd. which involved two people on bikes. One has died, and the other's in critical condition. Our thoughts and prayers are with them and their families, as with all local victims of #TrafficViolence. @CityOfMemphis
— Bike Ped Memphis (@BikePedMemphis) November 15, 2020

We had initiated discussions with five stakeholder groups regarding this intersection. Just two weeks ago we worked with these community partners to submit a grant application that, if successful, would fund pedestrian and bicyclist safety improvements at this crossing.
— Bike Ped Memphis (@BikePedMemphis) November 15, 2020

This is an ongoing investigation.