Woman struck by car in Memphis's Frayser neighborhood

Victim taken to hospital in critical condition after incident at Frayser Boulevard and Range Line Road

Apr. 10, 2026 at 1:53am

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An extreme close-up of a shattered car side mirror lens reflecting a faint red light, conceptually representing the aftermath of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle.The aftermath of a pedestrian-vehicle collision exposes the fragility of urban street safety.Memphis Today

A woman was struck by a vehicle and critically injured Thursday night in the Frayser area of Memphis, Tennessee. Police responded around 7:15 p.m. to the intersection of Frayser Boulevard and Range Line Road, where the woman was hit by a car. She was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and the driver of the vehicle remained at the scene.

Why it matters

This incident is the latest in a concerning trend of pedestrian-involved crashes in Memphis, with at least 92 such incidents so far in 2026, including 11 fatalities and 15 involving juveniles. The safety of pedestrians on city streets is an ongoing issue that local officials continue to grapple with.

The details

According to the Memphis Police Department, officers responded around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, to the intersection of Frayser Boulevard and Range Line Road, where a woman had been struck by a car. The victim was taken to the hospital in critical condition, and the driver of the vehicle that hit her remained at the scene.

  • The incident occurred around 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Memphis Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the scene of the pedestrian-vehicle collision.

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The takeaway

This tragic incident highlights the ongoing need for improved pedestrian safety measures and driver education in Memphis, as the city continues to grapple with a high number of crashes involving people on foot.