Incident Overview

Incident Overview

• Location: Firestone Complete Auto Care at 3507 Poplar Avenue, near the University District in Memphis. wreg.com+13reddit.com+13reddit.com+13hoodline.com+14firestonecompleteautocare.com+14m.yelp.com+14

• Response: Officers were called to the scene following a single-vehicle crash, which resulted in the car landing upside down in the parking lot.

🕒 Timeline & Initial Reports

• The crash reportedly occurred late evening, with the overturned car discovered in the Firestone lot. Emergency responders, including MPD and medics, were swiftly dispatched.

• At least two people were hospitalized with injuries. One of the individuals was struck by officers’ vehicle or tools, leading to additional injury—but that person was not believed to be the driver.reddit.com+3reddit.com+3reddit.com+3

👥 Victim Updates

• The driver’s condition remains unclear; they were treated on-site and later taken to a nearby hospital.

• A second person—possibly a bystander or vehicle occupant—was also hospitalized after being hit by equipment during the response. MPD has stated that this individual is expected to recover fully. More precise medical statuses are pending confirmation from hospital sources.

🧩 What We Know (Investigation Status)

• No ongoing public threat: Police sources confirm there is no suspicion of DUI or vehicular pursuit leading up to the crash.

• Investigators are focusing on mechanical failure or human error, relying on surveillance footage from Firestone and traffic cams to piece together the moments before impact.

• Memphis PD’s Traffic Unit is coordinating with Firestone staff to gather additional evidence, like closed-circuit videos and employee testimonies from the time of the crash.

🔍 Next Steps

1. Surveillance review: Police are analyzing footage to clarify the car’s speed, trajectory, and the cause of the rollover.

2. Driver interview: Authorities expect to question the driver shortly after medical clearance.

3. Crash reconstruction: Specialists may conduct a full reconstruction under the MPD to determine crash dynamics—something especially important given the involvement of police during the response.

🛡️ Safety & Community Notes

• MPD urges any witnesses or nearby business employees who saw the crash or the moments leading up to it to come forward.

• Drivers in the University Area are encouraged to slow down and proceed with caution, as surveillance reveals frequent reckless driving incidents in the local parking zones.

• Firestone has committed to cooperating fully with police. Personnel were on-site at the time and may provide important context or evidence.

✅ Summary

A late-night crash at 3507 Poplar Avenue left a vehicle overturned at the Firestone parking lot, resulting in two hospitalizations—including one individual struck by equipment—not involving collisions with other cars. Memphis Police say there’s no indication of criminal intent or impaired driving, and the incident appears accidental. They’re actively gathering video evidence and expect to interview the driver once medically cleared.

If you witnessed the crash, have footage, or know more, please reach out to MPD’s Traffic Division.