MPD officer critically injured in I-40 crash

Megan Fayard

March 31, 2024 at 6:47 PM·1 min read

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A Memphis Police officer was critically injured in a crash on I-40 Saturday night, according to reports.

Just before midnight Saturday, police responded to the crash at I-40 west and Danny Thomas Boulevard.

Stolen car causes multi-vehicle crash in Horn Lake

Police say a vehicle was traveling northbound on Danny Thomas to go westbound on I-40. The officer was traveling southbound on Danny Thomas when the other vehicle turned westbound and collided head-on with the officer.

(Photos courtesy of Mario Martin)
(Photos courtesy of Mario Martin)
(Photos courtesy of Mario Martin)

The MPD officer was transported to Regional One Hospital in critical condition but is now stable, reports say.

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