Three Injured in Memphis Intersection Crash

Authorities say one driver ran a red light, causing a collision that sent three people to the hospital.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 1:22pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a shattered car headlight lens, the broken glass and twisted metal conceptually representing the aftermath of a serious intersection crash.The aftermath of a high-impact collision at a Memphis intersection exposes the dangers of red light running.Memphis Today

A vehicle collision in Memphis left three people injured after one vehicle ran a red light at the intersection of East Shelby Drive and Kirby Parkway on Monday night. According to police, the accident occurred when a vehicle traveling on East Shelby Drive ran a red light and struck the right passenger side door of another vehicle traveling southbound on Kirby Parkway.

Why it matters

Intersection crashes involving red light running are a major public safety concern, often resulting in serious injuries. This incident highlights the need for increased driver awareness and enforcement to prevent such dangerous collisions in Memphis.

The details

The driver of the vehicle that ran the red light was taken to Regional One hospital, while the driver and passenger in the other vehicle were transported to Regional One and Baptist East. The driver who ran the red light refused to sign a traffic citation and was arrested for having outstanding traffic citations, failure to exercise due care, and lack of financial responsibility. The driver of the other vehicle was also issued a citation.

  • The accident occurred around 8:30 p.m. on Monday, April 14, 2026.

The players

Memphis Police

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the scene and investigated the crash.

Regional One

A major hospital in Memphis where some of the injured parties were taken for treatment.

Baptist East

Another Memphis hospital where one of the injured parties was transported.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of driver attentiveness and obeying traffic signals to prevent dangerous collisions at busy intersections in Memphis. Increased enforcement and public awareness campaigns may be needed to address the persistent issue of red light running and improve road safety.