Memphis, TN (August 14, 2026) – A boy was injured after being struck by a car in the 3100 block of Raleigh-Millington Road on Wednesday morning, August 12, according to the Memphis Police Department. Officers responded to the one-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian minutes after 7 a.m.
The boy was found injured at the scene and taken for treatment. Details about the vehicle involved and the extent of his injuries were not immediately available.
We hope he has a full recovery.
Why Do Morning Commute Hours See More
Kid Pedestrian Crashes?
Early morning hours combine rushed drivers heading to work with children walking to school or bus stops, creating overlapping traffic patterns that can be harder to predict than at other times of day. A driver focused on their own schedule may be less attentive to pedestrians nearby.
Lighting conditions can also vary significantly during this window, especially depending on the season, which affects how visible a pedestrian is to an approaching driver. Children crossing streets on their own, without a crossing guard or clear signal, face added risk during these transitional hours.
Investigators typically look at the driver’s speed, visibility, and the pedestrian’s position when reviewing a crash like this. This kind of review helps establish whether limited visibility, timing, or another factor played the central role in what happened.
