Memphis, TN (May 15, 2026) – A two-car crash involving an overturned vehicle led to a temporary shutdown of I-240 Westbound near the Mt Moriah Expressway exit on Thursday evening.
Emergency units were called to the scene just before 6:30 p.m. after reports that a vehicle had overturned following a collision involving two cars. The crash occurred along the westbound lanes of I-240 near the Mt Moriah exit.
Authorities said one person was injured in the collision and was taken to a hospital for treatment. The injured person’s condition has not been released.
The overturned vehicle was cleared from the roadway after crews removed both vehicles involved in the crash. The closure was temporary, lasting only long enough to clear the scene and reopen traffic.
Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the crash, and more details will be released as soon as they become available. We are thinking of those injured as they receive medical care.
What Typically Happens After a Highway Crash Involving an Overturned Vehicle?
When a crash involves an overturned vehicle on a highway, responders first focus on securing the area and checking for injuries. Traffic is often slowed or temporarily stopped to allow safe access to the scene and to prevent further collisions.
Investigators then document vehicle positions, roadway marks, and debris patterns. These details can help show how the vehicles made contact and what led to the rollover. In many cases, skid marks and impact points are closely examined.
Once medical needs are addressed and the roadway is cleared, traffic is usually restored in phases. Even after reopening, officials continue reviewing the scene to understand the sequence of events that led to the crash.
