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Crash involving Memphis Police cruiser shuts down part of Sam Cooper Blvd.

About 6:15 p.m. Saturday, MPD shut down eastbound lanes near Perkins for an investigation into the three-car crash.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Police are investigating after three-car crash along Sam Cooper Boulevard Saturday evening involving an MPD cruiser.

Police sent out an alert about the crash about 6:15 p.m., saying eastbound lanes of Sam Cooper Blvd. east of the Perkins exit would be shut down due to an investigation.

Our news crews headed to the scene and spotted a squad car that had been heavily damaged. 

Police said one person was taken to St. Francis hospital and is listed as non-critical. They have not said what caused the crash or if anyone faces charges.

Police said traffic resumed about two hours after the initial alert.

    

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