MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A motorcyclist who was escorting a funeral procession has died in a crash along Highway 385 in southeast Shelby County.
The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said the crash happened about 12:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2023, along 385 east of Hacks Cross Rd. The motorcyclist was taken to Methodist Hospital Germantown in critical condition, but later died.
SCSO identified the man as 56-year-old James Hanson of Memphis, who SCSO said was a retired jail lieutenant with the sheriff's office. Hanson had more than 25 years of service when he retired in 2016.
Investigators have not said what led to the crash or if anyone will face charges.
The crash has caused backup along eastbound Highway 385. Drivers should avoid the area as the investigation continues.