Traffic fatalities down in Memphis 30% so far this year
Tennessee Highway Safety Office Director Clyde “Buddy” Lewis speaks at a press conference with leaders from Tennessee Highway Patrol, Memphis Police Department, Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Collierville Police Department. (Julia Baker/The Daily Memphian)
The Tennessee Highway safety office said fatalities are down 26% in Shelby County as well.
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Tennessee Highway Safety OfficeJulia Baker
Julia Baker covers Memphis and Shelby County’s law enforcement agencies and is a member of The Daily Memphian’s public safety reporting team. A lifelong Memphian, Julia graduated from the University of Memphis in 2021. Other publications and organizations she has written for include Chalkbeat, Memphis Flyer, Memphis Parent magazine and Memphis magazine.
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