Police arrest and charge suspect following deadly hit and run on Lamar Ave., MPD says

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — UPDATE: 11/21/2020 7:30 A.M.:

Shakourya Dickerson was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving death or injury and duty to give information or render aid.

ORIGINAL STORY:

Memphis police are searching for a blue Nissan Rogue after a deadly hit and run on Lamar Avenue Friday night.

It happened around 8 p.m. at Lamar Ave. and Barksdale St. in Midtown.

According to police, the pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

The possible responsible vehicle is a blue Nissan Rogue with front end damage, officers said.