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A serious car accident on I-240 in Memphis has resulted in one fatality and severe injuries to another individual. The crash occurred at the intersection of I-240 East and Millbranch Road amid warnings of severe thunderstorms. Emergency responders rushed the victims to a local hospital, but the man unfortunately succumbed to his injuries. The woman is currently hospitalized as the community grapples with this tragic incident occurring during the Memorial Day weekend.
Memphis, TN – A serious car accident on I-240 has left one man dead and a woman seriously injured on Saturday, May 24, 2025. According to the Memphis Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 4:57 p.m. at the intersection of I-240 East and Millbranch Road.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene to find a vehicle that had run off the road and collided with a pole. Both individuals involved in the incident were rushed to a local hospital, initially in critical condition. Unfortunately, the man later succumbed to his injuries, while the woman remains hospitalized with serious injuries, though her current condition has not been specified.
This tragic accident occurred during a time when severe thunderstorms were forecasted to impact the Memphis area throughout the Memorial Day weekend. The weather prediction for Saturday included variable clouds with scattered thunderstorms, temperatures peaking at 74°F, and winds blowing from the east at speeds of 5 to 10 mph. The likelihood of rain for Saturday was estimated at 50%, increasing to 60% for the night.
As the weekend approaches, severe storms have raised concerns for residents planning outdoor Memorial Day activities. A severe thunderstorm warning was issued early Saturday morning for extreme northeastern Shelby County, indicating the possibility of wind gusts reaching up to 60 mph, accompanied by nickel-sized hail. The weather was expected to cause heavy showers and thunderstorms mainly between 6 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Saturday, potentially impacting weekend plans.
According to the forecasts, while Sunday, Memorial Day, is likely to see showers and thunderstorms, the highs could reach the upper 70s, with a 50% chance of rain during the day. Although the evening and late afternoon on Sunday may be mostly dry, isolated showers or storms could still develop. The cooler temperatures could keep highs in the 70s, a change from the warmer patterns usually seen during Memorial Day weekends.
Residents have been advised to stay updated on weather conditions and to monitor radar for any developments regarding severe thunderstorms. The combination of severe thunderstorm warnings and the recent accident underscores the importance of safety on the roads, especially during hazardous weather conditions.
This accident marks an unfortunate beginning to the Memorial Day weekend for the Memphis community, emphasizing the critical nature of road safety alongside the always unpredictable weather patterns common to the region. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash as the community mourns the loss of life while hoping for the recovery of the injured.
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Additional Resources
- Fox 13 Memphis: Strong Storms Blow Through the Mid-South
- Wikipedia: Memphis
- Local Memphis: Heavy Thunderstorms Impacting Memorial Day Weekend
- Google Search: Memphis weather Memorial Day weekend
- Commercial Appeal: Memphis Memorial Day Weekend Weather
- Google Scholar: Memphis severe weather
- Local Memphis: Memphis Weather Forecast Memorial Day Weekend
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Memphis weather
- Fox 13 Memphis: Highest Risk Level for Severe Weather in the Mid-South
- Google News: Memphis thunderstorms
