Driver strikes, kills pedestrian in Whitehaven

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A pedestrian is dead Friday night after a driver hit them in Whitehaven.

The Memphis Police Department says the crash happened along Elvis Presley Boulevard near East Raines Road. Officers responded to the crash at 3:35 p.m.

Police say the driver behind the collision stayed at the scene.

The victim was rushed to the hospital for treatment, but did not survive.

A report released this week lists Memphis as the deadliest metro in America for pedestrians.

Saturday morning, a fundraiser walk will take place in Midtown aimed at raising awareness and supporting efforts to improve pedestrian safety in Memphis.

Proceeds from “William’s Walk” will go toward a driver education scholarship fund for high schoolers who may not otherwise afford to go to driving school.

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