{"id":2583,"date":"2024-03-18T23:13:38","date_gmt":"2024-03-19T04:13:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truckaccidentlawyers.com\/news\/?p=2583"},"modified":"2024-03-18T23:14:05","modified_gmt":"2024-03-19T04:14:05","slug":"motorcyclist-dies-following-crash-with-big-rig-on-i-40-wb-in-memphis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truckaccidentlawyers.com\/news\/tennessee-truck-accidents\/motorcyclist-dies-following-crash-with-big-rig-on-i-40-wb-in-memphis\/","title":{"rendered":"Motorcyclist dies following crash with big rig on I-40 WB in Memphis"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>MEMPHIS, TN &#8212; One person lost their life last Tuesday, March 12, as a result of a crash between a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 in Memphis, reports <a href=\"https:\/\/www.localmemphis.com\/article\/news\/local\/motorcyclist-killed-crash-tractor-trailer-i-40-w-near-chelsea\/522-707f405b-901b-4c29-93d2-8a06bc422389\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Local Memphis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The fatal accident occurred on the westbound lanes of I-40 near Chelsea Avenue, in the New Chicago area. Memphis Police Department officers responded to the scene at about 5:30 p.m.<\/p>\n<p>Officials did not immediately provide details about how the motorcycle collided with the big rig, but the rider was pronounced deceased at the scene.<\/p>\n<p>Motorists were asked to use extra caution as they approach the area.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">At 5:30 pm, MPD responded to a two-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and tractor-trailer at I-40 W near Chelsea. The motorcyclist was pronounced deceased on the scene.<br \/>\nPlease use caution in the area as officers work to investigate and clear this scene. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/2VxBsfI5Pi\">pic.twitter.com\/2VxBsfI5Pi<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Memphis Police Dept (@MEM_PoliceDept) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MEM_PoliceDept\/status\/1767687216162037883?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 12, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Should any new information be made public, this blog will be updated.<\/p>\n<p><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=19hfiapVKCKsRgII-YqFMAPCpK60gMzQ&amp;ehbc=2E312F&amp;noprof=1\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>If you have lost a loved one to a senseless crash involving a tractor-trailer and a negligent party, your family deserves justice and maximum compensation. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/truckaccidentlawyers.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Tennessee truck accident attorneys<\/strong><\/a> at Truck Accident Lawyers LLC are personally invested in helping families like you pursue the best possible outcome after a painful event. Call us at <strong><a href=\"tel:(888)774-5836\" data-feathr-click-track=\"true\" data-feathr-link-aids=\"[&quot;5fd27e600188ed68cef5a757&quot;],5fd27e600188ed68cef5a757\">(888)774-5836<\/a><\/strong> or reach out <a href=\"https:\/\/truckaccidentlawyers.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>online<\/strong><\/a> to book a free case evaluation and find the compassionate legal support you need during this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MEMPHIS, TN &#8212; One person lost their life last Tuesday, March 12, as a result of a crash between a motorcycle and a tractor-trailer on Interstate 40 in Memphis, reports Local Memphis. The fatal accident occurred on the westbound lanes of I-40 near Chelsea Avenue, in the New Chicago area. 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