THP chase ends in East Memphis crash, minor injuries reported

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A high-speed chase involving the Tennessee Highway Patrol on Saturday ended in a large crash scene and minor injuries.

According to THP officials, a pursuit began just before 12 p.m. when a suspect fled in their vehicle from a trooper near American Way in the Parkway Village neighborhood.

During the pursuit, the suspect’s vehicle struck another vehicle—not involved in the chase— around 12:10 p.m. in the area of I-240 on Walnut Grove Road in East Memphis, according to THP officials.

Safety concerns over THP’s high-speed chase policies

The crash could be seen on TDOT cameras, that showed a large response from emergency crews including the Memphis Fire Department, ambulances, and THP troopers.

Authorities say minor injuries were reported…

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