BREAKING: TDOT officials release photos of the structural crack found on the I-40 Hernando DeSoto Bridge. The bridge will remain closed as inspection continues. Take a look! https://t.co/QnRJRRoJHS
At 7:40 am, officers responded to a crash at I-240 near mile marker 12. Veh #2 was struck from the rear, and driver #2 Narciso Vargas, 67, was ejected. Vargas was xported critical but later died from his injuries. Driver #1 Kelvin Toney, 38, fled the scene but was later located.
DESOTO SHERIFF: HWY 301 at Starlanding Rd. and Starlanding Rd. at McGowen Rd. is shut down due to an accident. Please use alt. route and expect delays.
UPDATE: Fire is out. I'm seeing delays in both directions. Some SB drivers are exiting on Bridgeport and reentering I-55. Use I-40 EB. It's flowing well.