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Memphis Crash Kills Five, Injures Officers
14 Oct
Summary
- Five people died in a two-vehicle crash early Sunday morning.
- Two police officers were critically injured but have since been released.
- Victims included young adults, with four identified by loved ones.
A severe two-vehicle crash in Memphis early Sunday, October 11th, resulted in five fatalities and three injuries. Among those injured were two police officers who were initially in critical condition but have since been released. The collision happened around 12:26 a.m. at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Raines Road.
Authorities have not officially released the identities of the five deceased. However, loved ones have identified four of the victims as Rodney McNeal, 20; Syria Fifer, 21; Messiah Lee, 20; and Carlesha Fifer, 19. Syria and Carlesha were reportedly cousins. The Tennessee Highway Patrol is leading the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
