Memphis, TN (July 8, 2026) – A man was left in critical condition after an unknown driver struck him and fled the scene on South Parkway East near Worthington Street in South Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday, July 7, just after 10:30 p.m.
Emergency units arrived to find the man in the road following the hit-and-run. He was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The driver responsible did not stop and had not been identified as of the initial report on the accident.
The vehicle involved was described as a gray sedan, possibly a Ford Fusion, with front driver-side damage and a missing driver-side rearview mirror. No names were released in connection with the crash.
The collision remains under investigation, and detectives are working to identify and locate the driver who fled. We hope the man who was hurt pulls through and makes a full recovery.
What to Know About Pedestrian Hit-and-Run Crashes in Tennessee
Hit-and-run crashes involving pedestrians are among the most serious offenses a driver can commit on a public road. When a person on foot is struck and left without any assistance, the chances of survival can depend entirely on how quickly passersby or emergency units reach them. A driver who flees a scene where someone has been seriously hurt faces significantly enhanced criminal exposure compared to one who stays and cooperates with responders.
Identifying a vehicle after a hit-and-run comes down to physical evidence left at the scene, witness accounts, and surveillance footage from nearby businesses or traffic cameras. Specific damage details, such as a missing rearview mirror or front-end damage on a particular side, can narrow the search considerably, since these details are visible and verifiable when a suspect vehicle is located.
In Tennessee, leaving the scene of a crash involving serious injury is a felony offense. The severity of charges increases when the person struck is left in critical condition, and a conviction can carry significant prison time in addition to the loss of driving privileges.
