Memphis, TN (July 21, 2026) – Three men were injured, including one who was seriously hurt, after one vehicle flipped during a collision at American Way and Getwell Road overnight.
The Memphis Police Department said the two-vehicle collision happened in Parkway Village. Emergency units arrived shortly after midnight and found a flipped vehicle, and two people received assistance at the scene.
All three men were taken to hospitals for treatment. The circumstances surrounding the collision are still being reviewed.
The investigation remains active as more information becomes available. Our thoughts are with those affected as they recover from the injuries.
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