Oct 08, 2024
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A crash in East Memphis left two people dead and roads closed early Tuesday morning, according to Memphis Police. Officers say they responded to the scene just before 3:40 a.m. regarding a two-vehicle crash on Getwell Road and Elliston Road. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Another person was taken to the hospital where he was later pronounced dead. Police say the driver in the second vehicle did not remain on the scene. Due to the crash, all lanes of traffic on Getwell Road and Elliston Road, New Willow, are currently closed. Drivers are asked to seek alternative routes. (Photo by: WREG's Quintin Bearkley) Police say one of the vehicles was overturned in a drainage ditch. (Photo by: WREG's Quintin Bearkley) No charges have been filed at this time, but this is still an ongoing traffic investigation. 📡 See more breaking news, local news and weather from WREG.com for Memphis and the Mid-South. 📧 Sign up for WREG newsletters and have the latest top stories sent right to your inbox. If you have any information that could help police, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.
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