Investigation ongoing after pedestrian struck by MPD officer on I-240
An investigation is ongoing after a Memphis Police Department officer hit a pedestrian while driving westbound on I-240 east of Airways. The pedestrian, whose identity was not immediately released, was pronounced deceased on the scene.
According to a MPD tweet, a pedestrian tried to run across the interstate and the officer was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian. The investigation is ongoing. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said their involvement in the investigation has not been requested.
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
All westbound lanes of I-240 at Lamar were closed for a few hours this morning, but they are slowly opening back up now.
Gina Butkovich covers DeSoto County, storytelling and general news. She can be reached at 901-232-6714 or on Twitter @gigibutko.
This article originally appeared on Memphis Commercial Appeal: Investigation ongoing after pedestrian struck in MPD involved accident on I-240
