Memphis, TN (May 5, 2025) – A traffic collision in the Orange Mound neighborhood resulted in injuries Monday on Lamar Ave near its intersection with S Trezevant St. The crash occurred during the day and involved multiple vehicles, prompting a rapid emergency response from Memphis Fire and Rescue.First responders, including paramedics, assessed and treated individuals hurt in the crash. Medics provided on-site care, and at least one person was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The intersection remaine...
Memphis, TN (May 5, 2025) – A traffic collision in the Orange Mound neighborhood resulted in injuries Monday on Lamar Ave near its intersection with S Trezevant St. The crash occurred during the day and involved multiple vehicles, prompting a rapid emergency response from Memphis Fire and Rescue.
First responders, including paramedics, assessed and treated individuals hurt in the crash. Medics provided on-site care, and at least one person was transported to a nearby hospital for further treatment. The intersection remained partially blocked for a time as crews assisted victims and worked to clear the damaged vehicles from the roadway.
The crash occurred in a heavily traveled corridor that runs through both residential and commercial areas of southeast Memphis. Authorities have not yet released information about the number of vehicles involved or the extent of the injuries sustained.
The cause of the accident remains under investigation as officials continue gathering witness statements and evidence from the scene.
Our thoughts are with those affected by this accident.
Dangerous Intersections in Memphis: Lamar Ave & S Trezevant St
The crash on Lamar Ave at S Trezevant St draws attention to one of Memphis’ more active traffic zones in the Orange Mound community. Lamar Ave, also known as US-78, is a critical east-west route in the city, frequently used by local drivers, commercial trucks, and out-of-town traffic passing through the industrial and urban sectors of southeast Memphis.
S Trezevant St intersects Lamar near key residential blocks, making this a hotspot for both pedestrian activity and high-volume vehicle traffic. According to Tennessee traffic safety reports, intersections like this—where residential roads feed into major arterials—often see increased accident rates due to sudden turns, stop-and-go congestion, and limited visibility during peak hours.
Memphis continues to invest in infrastructure upgrades for traffic control in areas like Orange Mound, but crashes still occur with regularity. Factors such as speeding, failure to yield, and distracted driving remain top contributors to incidents at these intersections.
Anyone involved in a crash at a high-traffic junction should immediately seek medical evaluation, report the incident to authorities, and document everything possible from the scene. Such steps are crucial for both health and legal recovery following injury collisions.
If you or someone you know has been injured in a crash, reach out to Local Accident Reports for assistance.