1 Killed in Memphis Car Accident
The crash happened Wednesday evening at American Way and Lamar Ave., and Lamar Avenue was closed between Knight Arnold and American Way.
Candice BondOne person was killed in a two-vehicle crash at American Way and Lamar Ave. in Memphis on October 28, according to Memphis Police.
The Wednesday Evening Crash on Lamar Ave.
Officers responded to the intersection of American Way and Lamar Ave. just before 6 p.m. Wednesday. Two vehicles were involved in the collision. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not released the name of the person who died or details about the second vehicle.
Where the Memphis Police Investigation Stands
Memphis Police said the crash remains under investigation. Police said all northbound and southbound lanes of Lamar Avenue between Knight Arnold and American Way would stay closed until further notice. No information about a crash report or charges has been released.
New information about a crash usually comes from the investigating agency, often through a news release or its social media pages. Updates can be days or weeks apart.
From an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice.Lost someone in a crash like this?
Here is what families in Tennessee usually need, in the order it comes up.
Death certificates. The funeral home or the family can order them, and banks and insurers each usually want a copy.
Crash report. The crash report is usually ready a few weeks after the crash, and you can still get it later.
Funeral costs. Every state has a victim fund that pays funeral costs after some crashes, and the fund decides who qualifies.
Survivor payments. If the person who died had worked, their spouse or children may get monthly Social Security payments. Applying early matters.
Insurance offer. You can turn down the insurer's first offer and ask for more.
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