Child dies after vehicle strike at Argonne and Wellons in Frayser, Memphis Police report

What happened

A child died after being struck by a vehicle in the Frayser neighborhood, following an afternoon crash at the intersection of Argonne Street and Wellons Avenue, Memphis police said.

Police were called to the intersection shortly after 3:30 p.m. on a Wednesday in late October 2025. The child was taken to a hospital in critical condition. In the hours and days that followed, the child died from injuries sustained in the crash.

What investigators have confirmed so far

• The crash occurred at Argonne Street and Wellons Avenue in Frayser.
• It happened just after 3:30 p.m.
• The child was transported to a hospital in critical condition and later died.
• The driver remained at the scene, based on initial police statements released after the collision.

Police have not publicly released the child’s age or identity in the initial round of reporting, and no official determination of fault has been announced. It also remained unclear what events immediately preceded the collision, including whether the child was in a crosswalk, crossing mid-block, or whether driver speed, visibility, distraction, or other factors played a role.

What is typically examined in a fatal pedestrian crash

In fatal pedestrian investigations, law enforcement commonly documents the scene for physical evidence such as debris fields, skid marks, vehicle damage, and the pedestrian’s point of impact. Investigators may also seek video from nearby businesses or residences, review 911 and dispatch timelines, and evaluate lighting and sightlines at the time of day the crash occurred.

With limited details publicly released at this stage, the investigation’s next steps are expected to focus on reconstructing the moments leading up to the impact and determining whether any traffic violations occurred.

What remains unknown

As of the latest available information, there has been no public confirmation of whether citations were issued, whether impairment was suspected, or whether charges are anticipated. Police have not released details on the vehicle involved or the driver’s identity.

Further updates are expected if investigators determine the crash involved criminal conduct or if new evidence—such as surveillance footage or witness statements—changes the understanding of how the collision occurred.