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Pedestrian dies in crash involving Memphis police officer on I-240
Updated: May. 13, 2022 at 8:24 AM CDT
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Action News 5 Staff
Memphis police and fire departments say someone was hit by a police vehicle on I-240 at Lamar Avenue Friday morning.
State
Talks of building 3rd bridge over the Mississippi River on the rise again
Updated: May. 12, 2022 at 4:56 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The Greater Memphis Chamber talked about the impact the I-40 closure had and why a third bridge over the Mississippi River is needed.
Traffic
One in critical after motorcycle crash
Updated: May. 11, 2022 at 3:19 PM CDT
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By
Tucker Robbins
Shelby County Sheriff’s Office responded to a motorcycle crash on Goodlett Farms Parkway Wednesday afternoon.
Traffic
One killed, two injured in deadly crash
Updated: May. 7, 2022 at 5:11 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A deadly crash on Raleigh Lagrange Road left one dead and two injured.
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Traffic
Traffic backed up on I-40 at I-240 due to accident
Updated: May. 5, 2022 at 8:00 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
It is unclear how many cars are involved and if anyone was injured.
Traffic
Shelby County to close road until 2023 for drainage improvement project
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 12:38 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The county says the project requires installing a new concrete box culvert across Charles Bartlett Road.
Music
Breakdown of parking and security for Beale Street Music Festival at Liberty Park
Updated: Apr. 27, 2022 at 11:49 AM CDT
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By
Kelly Roberts
There will be a large police presence at Beale Street Music Festival this weekend at Liberty Park, both for security and traffic control.
Top Story
Mother killed, 3 children injured in I-40 crash
Updated: Apr. 25, 2022 at 5:31 PM CDT
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By
Hannah Wallsmith
Tennessee Highway Patrol says the crash happened just before 9 p.m. Friday night near mile marker 61 in Haywood County.
Traffic
One in critical, others injured in multi-vehicle crash
Updated: Apr. 24, 2022 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a five-car crash at Winchester and Clark Sunday evening.
Traffic
Hazmat situation backs up traffic on I-55 in DeSoto
Updated: Apr. 14, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A hazmat situation has traffic slowed to a crawl on I-55 in DeSoto.
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Traffic
Multi-vehicle crash involving tractor-trailer delays traffic on HWY 385 Tuesday morning
Updated: Apr. 12, 2022 at 10:40 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
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Erin Thomas
A multi-vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer caused major delays on Highway 385 Tuesday morning.
Breaking
Suspect in custody after barricade situation on I-40
Updated: Apr. 7, 2022 at 9:23 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Police situation has I-40 shut down in both directions in West Memphis.
Top Story
Traffic Alert: I-40 at Sam Cooper closed due to death investigation
Updated: Apr. 5, 2022 at 5:18 PM CDT
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By
Hannah Wallsmith
Police say all lanes of I-40 westbound at Sam Cooper Boulevard will be closed until further notice.
Traffic
I-55 back open after hours-long shutdown due to semi-truck crash
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 12:09 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Police estimate the closure to last until 6 p.m.
State
TDOT to make improvements at I-55 and Crump interchange
Updated: Apr. 1, 2022 at 10:20 AM CDT
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By
Erin Thomas
The project is scheduled to begin in April 2022 and is estimated to be completed in early 2025.
Traffic
Semi-truck crashes on I-40 in West Memphis
Updated: Mar. 30, 2022 at 3:45 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
ARDOT reports a semi-truck has been involved in an accident on I-40 near Exit 4.
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TDOT begins multi-million dollar repaving project on Poplar Ave.
Updated: Mar. 29, 2022 at 9:10 PM CDT
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By
Bria Bolden
Your commute along one of the Bluff City’s most traveled streets is about to get busier... all in an effort to make it better!
Traffic
Three in critical after multi-vehicle crash
Updated: Mar. 24, 2022 at 3:59 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Officers say three adults were taken to the hospital in critical condition.
Traffic
TDOT paving project to close lanes on Poplar Ave. through fall
Updated: Mar. 23, 2022 at 5:12 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Approximately 2.3 miles of Poplar Avenue between Perkins Extended and I-240 will be repaved.
Traffic
One dead after fatal crash on I-240
Updated: Mar. 20, 2022 at 2:37 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a single car crash on I-240 near Getwell Road at 2:55 a.m.
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Crash shuts down lanes on I-240
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 9:42 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Right now, all westbound lanes are shut down.
Traffic
Traffic Alert: Multiple lanes closed on I-55 due to crash
Updated: Mar. 17, 2022 at 5:12 AM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Action News 5′s Erin Thomas says there are multiple vehicles involved.
Traffic
Police: Deadly crash at Park and Airways
Updated: Mar. 16, 2022 at 3:04 PM CDT
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A crash at Airways Boulevard and Park Avenue left one dead Wednesday afternoon.
Traffic
Bartlett Police officer hit in Cordova crash
Updated: Mar. 10, 2022 at 4:42 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A crash involving a police officer has been reported at Goodlett Farms Parkway and Appling Road.
Traffic
Multi-vehicle crash on I-240 leaves one dead
Updated: Mar. 5, 2022 at 3:01 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Officers report that one person was pronounced dead on the scene.
Crime
One person in critical condition after hit-and-run crash
Updated: Mar. 4, 2022 at 8:37 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a hit-and-run crash at Macon and Pallwood Friday Evening.
Traffic
I-55 reopens after multi-vehicle crash
Updated: Mar. 1, 2022 at 12:00 PM CST
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By
Region 8 Newsdesk
A six-vehicle crash Tuesday morning shut down Interstate 55.
Traffic
ARDOT to shut down lanes on I-40 bridge for inspection
Updated: Feb. 28, 2022 at 4:59 AM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will start shutting down lanes on the I-40 bridge Monday.
Traffic
One hit, killed while crossing street
Updated: Feb. 25, 2022 at 10:19 AM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a fatal pedestrian crash on Hickory Hill Thursday evening.
Traffic
Police: One in critical condition after two-car crash
Updated: Feb. 24, 2022 at 12:32 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a two-vehicle crash on Windgate Street Thursday morning.
State
ArDOT to perform “hands-on inspection” of I-40 bridge
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 4:27 PM CST
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By
Region 8 Newsdesk
The Arkansas Department of Transportation announced Tuesday it will shut down outside lanes of traffic in the coming days to inspect the Interstate 40 bridge over the Mississippi River.
Traffic
Crash involving tractor-trailer blocking traffic on I-40
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 12:17 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The crash is affecting all eastbound lanes.
News
2 children, 1 adult injured in school bus crash in Memphis
Updated: Feb. 22, 2022 at 9:19 AM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Police confirm the crash happened outside Levi Elementary School.
Traffic
Crash kills 2, injures 1 on Shelby Drive
Updated: Feb. 21, 2022 at 7:21 AM CST
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By
Shyra Sherfield
Memphis Fire Department tells us a child and one other person were rushed to the hospital early Monday morning.
Traffic
Police: Multi-car crash at Third and Mitchell
Updated: Feb. 20, 2022 at 8:14 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a multi-vehicle crash at Third and Mitchell Sunday afternoon.
Traffic
Multi-vehicle crash closes westbound lanes on State Route 385
Updated: Feb. 18, 2022 at 12:42 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
A single vehicle crash has been reported on Route 385 between Hacks Cross Road and Forest Hill Irene Road.
Traffic
Two crashes block interstates in Shelby County
Updated: Feb. 17, 2022 at 2:37 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Car crashes have lanes shut down and traffic backed up on I-55 and I-240.
Traffic
Early morning three-car crash leaves one dead
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 2:40 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a three-vehicle crash at I-240 and Poplar Avenue at 1:12 a.m. Thursday morning.
Traffic
1 dead, another injured in overnight crashes on I-240
Updated: Feb. 10, 2022 at 7:00 AM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
One person is dead after multiple crashes were reported on I-240 overnight. One of the cars even went up in flames.
Crime
Police: One killed in hit-and-run crash
Updated: Feb. 8, 2022 at 6:12 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to an incident where a pedestrian was hit in a hit-and-run crash at Jackson Avenue and Ayers Street on Tuesday at 4:24 p.m.
Traffic
Three injured in car crash on Vollintine and North Watkins
Updated: Feb. 4, 2022 at 10:43 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a crash at Vollintine Avenue and North Watkins.
Traffic
Two accidents on I-40 cause lane closures
Updated: Feb. 3, 2022 at 2:30 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Two separate traffic accidents have traffic backed up on I-40.
Traffic
SCSO: Suspect fires weapon at officer, crashes after chase on I-240
Updated: Feb. 1, 2022 at 11:17 AM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
The suspect was taken into custody and rushed to the hospital. The suspect’s condition is unknown.
Traffic
Police: 1 dead in crash on I-240
Updated: Jan. 31, 2022 at 5:00 AM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
At least one person is dead following a crash on I-240 Eastbound and Poplar.
State
One person dead after vehicle crash in Memphis
Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 10:49 PM CST
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By
Olivia Gunn
Memphis police responded to the two-vehicle accident at I-140 and Warford at 9:35 p.m.
Traffic
Semi truck overturned at Whitten and Raleigh Lagrange
Updated: Jan. 28, 2022 at 2:21 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police are on the scene of a semi truck that was overturned at Whitten Road and Raleigh Lagrange Road.
Traffic
Three dead, others injured in four-car crash
Updated: Jan. 27, 2022 at 12:52 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police and Fire Department responded to a multi-vehicle crash at Hollywood Street and Blue Road the left three dead and others injured.
Traffic
Fatal car crash kills three, others injured
Updated: Jan. 23, 2022 at 2:44 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a car crash at Alta Vista and Overton Crossing Saturday evening.
Traffic
One killed in two-car and pedestrian crash
Updated: Jan. 22, 2022 at 10:25 PM CST
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By
Action News 5 Staff
Memphis Police responded to a crash at Alta Vista and Overton Crossing Saturday evening.
Traffic
Lanes blocked along I-240 eastbound in Shelby Co. after vehicle catches fire
Updated: Jan. 21, 2022 at 9:52 PM CST
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By
Olivia Gunn
Lanes are blocked along I-240 eastbound in Shelby County Friday night after a car caught fire.
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