Police seek tips in deadly Whitehaven hit-and-run

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Memphis police are seeking the public’s help in identifying the driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run on Halloween.

According to MPD, the incident occurred at 10:10 p.m.; officers responded to a two-vehicle hit-and-run crash at Brooks Road and Lakeview Road.

Upon arrival, officers observed that a Chevrolet Impala had been struck from behind and sustained severe damage. The driver of the Impala was rushed to the hospital in critical condition, where she later died.

After reviewing surveillance footage from the area, officers identified a white 2007 extended-cab Ford F-250 with a Mississippi license plate as the vehicle involved in the crash. It is used as a service truck, with two toolboxes mounted on the passenger side of the bed and an air compressor inside, and it has been commonly observed transporting tractor-trailer tires.

The truck also sustained front-end damage in the crash.

Anyone with information should contact Crimestoppers at 901-528-CASH.

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