Fatal wreck shuts down I-240 at Poplar MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead Friday morning after a five-vehicle crash on I-240 at Poplar. Police said the wreck happened at 12:30 a.m. Eastbound lanes of I-240 were closed at Poplar, but all lanes were back open by 5:30. The male victim was pronounced dead on the scene. Police did not identify him […]
Train strikes car, killing two people UPDATE: MPD says a third person was able to get out of the car and was taken to Regional One Health in critical condition. ** MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two people are dead after their car was hit by a train Wednesday in North Memphis. According to Memphis police, after midnight, officers responded to a crash […]
Motorcycle wreck on Winchester kills one MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police responded to a crash Saturday night around 11:30 p.m. off Winchester Road and Cargo Road. Police found a single motorcycle accident. They said the victim was pronounced dead on the scene. MPD said this is now an active investigation.
Crash investigation causing delays on I-240 and S. … UPDATE: As of 1:33 PM, traffic is flowing normally on I-240 and S. Parkway. MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police have advised drivers that parts of Interstate 240 near South Parkway are down to one lane of traffic pending a crash investigation. Officers responded to a two-vehicle accident in the area before 11 a.m. Monday. […]
Would-be robber shot by victim, crashes car: MPD MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One man is dead, and another is facing serious charges after police say a crime victim decided to fight back. Investigators said the victim was also wounded during an attempted robbery and shooting Saturday night in the 4000 block of Atwood Avenue in East Memphis. Police said the victim was parking his […]
Memphis Police: Off-duty officer was traveling 114 … The Memphis Police Department said the off-duty officer involved in a deadly accident has been charged with vehicular homicide.
Snow creating hazardous driving conditions in Memphis … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Brutally cold temperatures, strong winds violent enough to shake road signs, and a dusting of snow across the roadways are some of the conditions drivers have had to deal with Thursday. From West Memphis to the outskirts of the I-40/240 loop, roads progressively got worse as temperatures plummeted to the low teens […]
Tennessee Highway Patrol increases presence in Memphis, … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Tennessee Highway Patrol is out in full force and making an effort to increase its presence in Memphis and Shelby County. So far this year, 55 people have been killed in crashes on Shelby County roads. Last year, 246 people were killed. In an effort to make the county safer, THP […]
Burglars hit officer with car door during escape: … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Three people are on the run after an officer was injured while responding to a car break-in Monday afternoon. It all started when officers were patrolling the Poplar Plaza shopping center around 3 p.m. Police say a citizen flagged down officers when a group of men were breaking into a black Dodge […]
MPD searching for suspect in South Memphis shooting MEMPHIS, Tenn. — WREG has learned new details about a deadly shooting in South Memphis as MPD has identified the alleged gunman, and they need your help to find him. Bullet holes scar the door at Rosewood Market in South Memphis, reminders of the tragedy that unfolded. Just after 10:30 Thursday morning, Memphis Police responded […]
Driver charged with DUI after two paramedics injured … MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Two firefighters were injured in a crash on I-240 Sunday morning, police say. Memphis Police responded to a call around 3 a.m. and found a pedestrian had been struck by a vehicle at I-240 and Norris. The person was taken to Regional One Hospital in critical condition. Two others were also taken […]