Memphis, TN (May 25, 2026) – A driver fled after a Ford vehicle struck an SUV and a brick wall in East Memphis early Monday morning, May 24. Emergency units arrived before 4 a.m. near Highland St and Central Ave and found two vehicles involved. One Ford vehicle had hit a brick wall beside the Junior League of Memphis building.
The driver of a Lexus SUV told the Memphis Police Department she was traveling along Highland St when a Ford vehicle coming from the opposite direction entered her lane and struck her vehicle. After that, the Ford vehicle went on to hit a brick wall, and the driver ran away wearing all black clothing. The person in the SUV received care at the roadside by emergency units.
The investigation remains ongoing. We are thinking of those hurt as they recover.
What Information Is Typically Reviewed After a Wrong-Lane Driving Case?
After a roadway case involving a vehicle entering the opposite flow of traffic, reviewers may examine travel direction, timing, and how each vehicle moved before contact. Early reports usually focus on basic facts such as time, roadway name, and the number of people in each vehicle. Video footage, physical marks on the road surface, and statements from those involved can later help build a clearer picture. Information about medical care may later be added once records are available, helping clarify the level of harm. Analysts may also compare similar cases to understand how lane deviations and sudden departures from a vehicle can unfold on busy roads. These reviews often help form a timeline of movements leading up to the contact between vehicles.
