Accident in St Andrews Today: Five Dead and Three Seriously Injured in Memphis Crash Involving Police Officers

MEMPHIS, Tennessee — A devastating early-morning crash in Memphis left five people dead and three others seriously injured, including two Memphis Police Department officers, according to information released Sunday, October 11, 2026.

The collision occurred at approximately 12:26 a.m. near the intersection of Hickory Hill Road and Raines Road. According to the Memphis Police Department, officers were responding to a man-down call near Flowering Peach Drive and Mendenhall Road when their vehicle became involved in a crash with another vehicle.

The incident resulted in multiple casualties. Two police officers and two occupants of the other vehicle were transported to a hospital in critical condition. One of the injured occupants later died at the hospital, while four other people in the second vehicle were pronounced dead at the scene.

The crash has left several families facing the loss of loved ones and raised concerns about the circumstances surrounding the collision. The two injured officers were also receiving medical attention following the incident. Authorities have not released the identities of the deceased or provided further details about the injured individuals in the initial report.

The Tennessee Highway Patrol is investigating the circumstances of the crash. Investigators will work to establish how the collision occurred while the officers were responding to the emergency call.

Officials have not yet released additional information about the vehicles involved, the events immediately preceding the collision, or whether any other factors contributed to the crash. Further details are expected as the investigation progresses.

The loss of five lives in a single collision represents a tragic event for the families and communities affected. As authorities continue their investigation, information about the victims and the condition of the surviving injured individuals remains limited.

This article is based on the initial report from WMC and Gray News. The incident occurred in Memphis, Tennessee; the available information does not establish a connection to St Andrews. Anyone seeking updates should follow official statements from the Memphis Police Department and the Tennessee Highway Patrol.