Critical Hit-and-Run Crash: Getwell Road and American Way

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On Sunday, September 13, 2026, at 11:17 p.m., officers responded to a critical hit-and-run pedestrian crash at Getwell Road and American Way. Upon arrival, officers learned that the pedestrian had been crossing Getwell Road westbound when he was struck by a blue, early-2000s Ford F-150 traveling northbound. The truck continued northbound on Getwell Road and crossed Interstate 240 without stopping.

The pedestrian was transported to the hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

The suspect vehicle is believed to have damage to the lower left front. It also has gray or tan paint along the lower portion of the body and has chrome side steps.

Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers at 901-528-CASH.

A blurred nighttime traffic camera image shows a dark-colored pickup truck traveling through an intersection. The truck has its headlights on and appears to be moving at a moderate speed. The vehicle has chrome side steps and lighter-colored paint along the lower portion of the body. The Memphis Police Department badge and the text “Memphis Police Department CRIMESTOPPERS 901-528-CASH” are displayed in the lower-left corner of the image.

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