MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Police Department (MPD) is on the search for suspects in two different hit & run cases.
S. Parkway West and Pennsylvania Street
On Friday, May 14, 2021 between 11:20 p.m. and 11:45 p.m. in the area of South Parkway West and Pennsylvania Street, a deadly hit & run crash involving a motorcycle took place.
A motorcyclist slid off his bike and was struck by another vehicle; possibly another motorcycle.
I-240 west of Airways Blvd.
On Saturday, June 26, 2021 between 1:20 a.m. and 1:40 a.m., a deadly hit & run crash occurred in the westbound lanes of I-240 west of Airways Boulevard.
Officers responded to the scene about 1:30 a.m, and found one man dead at the scene.
MPD said a possible vehicle of interest is a brown or tan Chevrolet Suburban.
Covington, Tennessee
On September 30, 2021 at around 8:20 p.m., Covington police said a tan or gold Chevrolet Avalanche struck a 15-year-old child in the middle of the roadway while riding his bike. The vehicle then was spotted fleeing the scene northbound.
The child was transported to Regional One and was pronounced dead at a later date.
Covington Police describe the vehicle as a tan or gold 2003 to 2006 Chevrolet Avalanche with damage to the front grille and front chrome trim.
Investigators need help in identifying the individuals responsible for these Hit & Runs.
No arrests have been made at this point. These are ongoing investigations.
Anyone with information about these incidents should call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
