Two critically injured in Fox Meadows crash near Knight Arnold Road as Memphis police investigate circumstances

Crash sends four people to Regional One Hospital

Memphis police are investigating a multi-vehicle collision in the Fox Meadows area that left four people hospitalized, including two in critical condition.

The crash was reported on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in Southeast Memphis. Officers responded at about 4:18 p.m. to a collision at the intersection of Emerald Street and Knight Arnold Road, a corridor that carries significant neighborhood and commuter traffic.

Four people were transported to Regional One Hospital for treatment. Police said two of the injured were listed in critical condition and two were described as non-critical.

What is known so far

• Location: Emerald Street at Knight Arnold Road (Fox Meadows area)
• Time: Approximately 4:18 p.m., Sunday, May 18, 2025
• Hospital transports: Four people taken to Regional One Hospital
• Reported injury severity: Two critical, two non-critical

Investigation focuses on how the collision occurred

Police have not publicly identified the people involved, nor have they released information on whether any driver was cited or arrested. Authorities also have not provided details about contributing factors such as speed, impairment, seatbelt use, traffic-signal compliance, or whether any mechanical issues were suspected.

At this stage, the investigation typically includes documenting the crash scene, collecting witness accounts, reviewing any available video from nearby businesses or vehicles, and reconstructing the sequence of events leading up to the impact. The department has not released findings that would establish fault or specify the number of vehicles beyond describing it as a multiple-car crash.

Two of the four people taken to the hospital were reported in critical condition, while two were described as non-critical.

What residents should expect next

In cases involving critical injuries, police commonly continue investigative work after the initial response to clarify the timeline of events and determine whether enforcement action is warranted. Any future updates may include the identification of those injured, changes in their medical status, and potential charges if investigators determine a criminal traffic violation occurred.

Anyone who witnessed the crash or has relevant video from the area around Emerald Street and Knight Arnold Road during the late afternoon of May 18, 2025 may be contacted as part of the investigation.