Memphis Police Seek Driver After Hit-and-Run Injures On-Duty Paramedic At Gas Station Parking Lot

Incident reported on East Brooks Road; investigators focus on damaged black Dodge Charger

Memphis Police are searching for a driver accused of striking an on-duty Memphis Fire Department paramedic in a hit-and-run at a gas station parking lot in Southeast Memphis, then leaving the scene without providing assistance.

The incident occurred around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 26, 2021, in the parking lot of a Mapco location on East Brooks Road. Officers responding to the call found that the paramedic had been hit while walking toward the business. The driver did not stop to render aid and fled the area, prompting an active search for the vehicle and its operator.

What police say happened

Investigators reported that the suspect vehicle was being driven in a dangerous manner in the parking lot immediately before the collision. Police described the driver as performing burnouts or “doughnuts” when the vehicle struck the paramedic.

After the impact, the car left the property, traveling southbound from the area. Police documented the paramedic as the pedestrian victim and treated the case as a hit-and-run involving injury.

Victim’s condition and medical response

The injured paramedic was transported to Regional One Health. Authorities reported the injuries were not considered critical, and the paramedic was expected to recover.

Suspect vehicle description

Memphis Police identified the suspect vehicle as a black Dodge Charger. Investigators said the car may show collision-related damage, specifically to the front end and windshield, which could help the public and repair shops recognize it.

• Vehicle: Dodge Charger
• Color: Black
• Possible damage: Front-end and windshield damage consistent with a pedestrian strike

How investigators typically build hit-and-run cases

In hit-and-run investigations involving injuries, detectives generally work to establish a timeline, identify potential video sources, and locate physical indicators of damage that can connect a vehicle to the scene. In cases like this, information from bystanders, nearby surveillance footage, and tips about vehicles seeking repairs can be used to narrow the search and support criminal charges if a suspect is identified.

Memphis Police asked anyone with information about the vehicle or driver to contact Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.

The investigation remained focused on identifying the driver and locating the Dodge Charger described by police.