MEMPHIS — A Memphis city police vehicle was involved in a fatal traffic accident on Monday morning.
According to authorities, the incident occurred at 2:41 a.m. at the intersection of Poplar Avenue and Highland Street. Two vehicles were involved in the crash, resulting in one fatality.
Emergency responders from the Memphis Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly after the accident. The identity of the deceased has not yet been released, pending notification of next of kin.
In addition to the fatality, two other individuals sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Traffic in the area was affected for several hours, with multiple lane closures in place while investigators assessed the scene. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
The Memphis Police Department is appealing to witnesses for additional information.