Man died of heart issues during traffic stop, Task Force says

By , Daily Memphian Published: October 15, 2026 4:50 PM CT

“Long-term issues associated with his heart” was the cause of death for the man found unresponsive during a Monday, Oct. 12, traffic stop, according to a Memphis Safe Task Force spokesman. 

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Mary Evans

Mary Evans

Mary Evans reports on public safety for The Daily Memphian. She previously wrote for the Clarion-Ledger and got her start at Ole Miss' The Daily Mississippian. When she's not in a courtroom or cheering on the Rebs, you can find her trying new recipes from The New York Times, running in Overton Park or scavenging for treasure in estate sales.

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