Six Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash on Memphis Interstate

Memphis Police respond to early morning collision on I-40 involving three vehicles

Apr. 12, 2026 at 6:06pm

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An extreme close-up of a cracked and damaged car headlight lens, conceptually illustrating the aftermath of a high-speed collision on a highway.A damaged car part serves as a stark visual reminder of the dangers of multi-vehicle crashes on busy highways.Memphis Today

Six people were injured in a multi-vehicle collision on Interstate 40 in Memphis in the early hours of Sunday morning. The incident occurred just after 12:20 a.m. when a Ram 1500 pickup truck traveling eastbound struck an Infiniti M35 in the right lane, then also hit the rear of a Dodge Challenger in the left lane. All six people involved were transported to the hospital with non-critical injuries.

Why it matters

Multi-vehicle crashes on major interstates can cause significant disruptions to traffic flow and pose safety risks to drivers. This incident highlights the importance of maintaining proper control of vehicles, especially at high speeds on highways.

The details

According to Memphis Police, the Ram 1500 was traveling eastbound on I-40 in the left lane when it was struck on the right side by the Infiniti M35 in the right lane. The impact caused the Ram to then collide with the rear of the Dodge Challenger also traveling eastbound in the left lane.

  • The incident occurred just after 12:20 a.m. on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

The players

Ram 1500

A pickup truck involved in the multi-vehicle collision on I-40.

Infiniti M35

A vehicle involved in the multi-vehicle collision on I-40.

Dodge Challenger

A vehicle involved in the multi-vehicle collision on I-40.

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What’s next

The drivers of the Ram and Challenger were both issued citations by Memphis Police for their roles in the incident.

The takeaway

This crash underscores the importance of safe driving practices on highways, including maintaining proper control of vehicles, being aware of one's surroundings, and reacting quickly to avoid collisions.