Driver flees after crashing into truck on I-240

Published
June 20, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Memphis, Alabama
westbound Interstate 240 near Poplar Avenue
Incident type
Hit and run, Crash

Summary

Hit And Run Memphis Alabama in Memphis, Alabama: A driver fled the scene after crashing into a vehicle being towed on Interstate 240 early Saturday morning, according to Memphis Police. Officers responded to a crash just after 3 a.m. on westbound I-240 near Poplar Avenue. A Nissan Versa struck the rear of a Honda Accord that was being towed by a Chevrolet Silverado on a tow dolly, damaging both vehicles, the tow dolly, and the Silverado. The driver of the Nissan fled the scene before officers arrived, and no injuries were reported in the police report.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Driver of the Nissan Versa At-fault party

Original reporting

Driver flees after crashing into truck on I-240

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