Five Killed, Three Seriously Injured in Crash at Hickory Hill Rd in Memphis, TN

Memphis, TN (October 11, 2026) – Five people were killed and three others, including two Memphis Police officers, were seriously injured in a crash at Hickory Hill Road and Raines Road early Sunday morning, October 11.

According to police, officers were responding to a report of a person down near Flowering Peach Drive and Mendenhall Road at approximately 12:26 a.m. when their vehicle collided with another vehicle at the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Raines Road.

Two officers and two occupants of the other vehicle were taken to hospitals in critical condition. One of the occupants later died at the hospital, while four others were pronounced dead at the scene.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Our thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives and everyone injured in this tragic wreck.

Who Can File a Wrongful Death Claim in Memphis, TN?

In Tennessee, a wrongful death claim may generally be brought by a surviving spouse or another person legally authorized under state law, depending on the circumstances. The claim may seek compensation for eligible financial losses and the impact of the death on surviving family members.

A wrongful death claim may be available when a person dies because of another party’s negligence or wrongful conduct. Potentially responsible parties can include drivers or, in some cases, other individuals or entities whose actions contributed to the fatal crash. Liability must be evaluated based on the available evidence and applicable law.

Recoverable damages may include reasonable funeral and burial expenses, medical costs incurred before death, lost income or financial support, and the value of services the deceased would have provided. Tennessee law may also allow certain damages associated with the loss of a loved one. 

Evidence is important when evaluating a potential claim. Relevant materials may include official crash reports, witness statements, photographs, video footage, medical records, financial documents, and insurance information. Families should preserve these records and keep copies of communications with insurance companies. 

Tennessee generally has a one-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims, although exceptions and special rules may apply. Because missing a filing deadline can affect the right to pursue compensation, families should promptly confirm which rules apply to their circumstances.

At Fox & Farmer, we are open to helping families sort out how the wrongful death claim process may develop for each situation. 

You can call Fox & Farmer at 423-531-9400 if you would like to talk through the records and evidence you already have with our wrongful death lawyers. We are here to help you however we can. 

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