Memphis, TN (July 27, 2026) – A man suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run crash near Deadrick Avenue and Raymond Street in the Orange Mound area early on Saturday morning, July 25, according to Memphis Police. Officers were sent to the area just after 5:30 a.m. and found him with serious injuries.
He was taken to the hospital for treatment. The vehicle involved left before officers arrived. The search for the driver responsible remains ongoing.
We hope the man has a full recovery.
Why Are Early-Morning Hit-and-Runs Especially Hard to Solve?
Investigating a hit-and-run that happens before sunrise comes with added challenges, since fewer people are typically out and about to witness what occurred. Reduced foot and vehicle traffic means investigators have a smaller pool of potential eyewitnesses to draw from.
Low light can also make it harder for anyone nearby to catch identifying details, like a vehicle’s color, make, or license plate, before it drives off. Streetlights and any nearby security cameras become especially valuable in these situations, since they may capture footage that a passerby couldn’t have seen clearly.
Investigators canvass the surrounding area for doorbell or business cameras that might have picked up the vehicle passing through, even if no one directly witnessed the crash. Tips from residents who may have heard something, even without seeing it, can also help piece together a timeline of what happened.
