MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Police car hit a pedestrian early Friday morning, according to Memphis Fire officials.
The accident happened on westbound I-240 near Lamar Avenue just before 5:45 a.m.
MPD said an officer was traveling on the interstate when a pedestrian attempted to run across the road.
The officer was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian, who was pronounced dead at the scene.
The investigation is ongoing, police said.
At approx. 5:42 a.m., an MPD officer was traveling w/b I-240 east of Airways when a pedestrian attempted to run across the interstate. The officer was unable to avoid striking the pedestrian. The pedestrian was pronounced deceased on the scene. This investigation is ongoing.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) May 13, 2022
ACCIDENT: 240 WB near Lamar Ave. It appears all lanes are blocked. Avoid this area, Winchester up to airways is your alternate route @FOX13Memphis pic.twitter.com/fjqfb9Awme
— Shelia O'Connor FOX13 (@SheliaOConnor) May 13, 2022
TDOT reported a crash at Exit 21/Lamar at 5:45 a.m.
All westbound lanes were closed, and the exit ramp was closed.
MPD said all lanes have since reopened.
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