Memphis, TN (May 14, 2025) — According to the Tennessee Department of Transportation, a crash involving a tractor-trailer and two other vehicles caused early morning traffic disruptions and injured two people on Interstate 40 eastbound near Highland Street.
Incident Details: The collision occurred around 2:11 a.m. on Wednesday. Preliminary reports indicate that a tractor-trailer collided with a passenger vehicle, then struck the median and overturned, blocking multiple lanes of traffic. Emergency crews transported a man and a woman to Regional One Health with non-critical injuries. Their conditions have not been further updated.
Investigation and Legal Considerations: The cause of the crash remains under investigation. Authorities will review whether driver error, fatigue, equipment malfunction, or road conditions contributed to the collision.
Pending the outcome of the investigation, the injured parties may be entitled to personal injury compensation. This claim could include recovery for medical expenses, vehicle damage, lost income, and pain and suffering.
I wish both injured individuals a full and swift recovery.
Source: WREG