Memphis, TN (June 26, 2026) – A woman was hurt after a stolen pickup truck struck her vehicle during a police pursuit in East Memphis on Wednesday afternoon.
The chain of events began at approximately 3:08 p.m. on June 24, when officers were called to the 6100 block of Macon Rd for a reported carjacking. According to police, a man took a Ford pickup truck from the victim before driving away.
At about 3:13 p.m., officers located the pickup near Summer Ave and N Holmes St and attempted a traffic stop. The driver refused to pull over, and a pursuit followed. The chase ended near the intersection of Sanderlin Ave and S White Station Rd when the stolen pickup struck another vehicle.
A woman in the other vehicle was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, who was the sole occupant of the stolen pickup, was taken into custody. The police did not release the identities of those involved. The investigation into the pursuit and the collision is continuing.
We are thinking of the injured woman and wish her a quick and complete recovery.
Why Police Pursuits Can Increase the Risk of Secondary Collisions
Police pursuits can create rapidly changing traffic conditions for everyone on nearby roads. Drivers may have little time to react when a fleeing vehicle enters intersections, changes direction suddenly, or travels at excessive speeds.
After a pursuit-related collision, investigators typically review patrol vehicle camera footage, witness statements, roadway evidence, and the sequence of the chase. They may also examine vehicle damage, traffic conditions, and the actions of everyone involved to determine how the collision occurred. These reviews help establish the facts of the case while also identifying circumstances that may improve public safety during future pursuit incidents.
