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Man dead after walking into lane on Memphis interstate

Police said the man walked into the third lane of traffic on Interstate 240 where he was hit by a car.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — One person is dead after being hit by a car Saturday night on an interstate in Memphis.

According to police, it happened just before 10 p.m. at Interstate 240 and Madison Avenue.

There, police said Timothy Gray, 66, walked into the third lane of traffic on the highway when he was hit by a car.

Police said the driver of the car was cited for financial responsibility.

On 9/25 at 9:51 pm officers were on the scene of a fatal pedestrian crash at I-240 & Madison.
The investigation revealed Timothy Gray 66, walked in the 3rd lane of traffic on the interstate when he was hit by veh #1.
Driver #1 was given a citation for financial responsibility.
— Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) September 26, 2021