MEMPHIS, Tenn. — ABC24 has confirmed that the pedestrian killed in a hit-and-run Monday, Nov. 14, 2022, was a long-time nursing assistant at Le Bonheur Children's Hospital.
Memphis Police Department said the crash happened about 6 p.m. Monday at Winchester Road and Clarke Road. The nurse died at the scene and investigators said the person responsible drove away. No arrests have been made.
Le Bonheur confirmed the pedestrian killed was Julia Maxwell, who had just celebrated her 35th year at the hospital.
Michael Wiggins, DBA, FACHE, President, Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, released the following statement: "It is with a heavy heart that I can confirm that a member of the Le Bonheur family, Julia Maxwell, passed away Monday evening.
Julia had just recently celebrated 35 years of service at Le Bonheur where she was a nursing assistant. Julia was well respected and loved by all who worked with her and we are heartbroken. She was an integral part of our Le Bonheur family. For 35 years she was dedicated to children and serving our community. We grieve for her family’s sudden loss."
If you have any information about the hit-and-run, call CrimeStoppers at 901-528-CASH.