Kanisha Clarke, 18, killed and both drivers arrested after two-vehicle car crash at Ethlyn Avenue and Silver Street in Memphis, Tennessee

Modified Date: 
Tue, 05/26/2015 - 6:44am
Accident Date: 
Friday, May 22, 2015

18-year-old woman killed in crash

An 18-year-old woman was killed in a crash that happened Friday morning east of Hamilton elementary and middle schools. 

Drivers face judge for crash that killed recent Hamilton High graduate

Lawrence is charged with failure to yield the right of way resulting in death. She is also facing charges for not having a driver's license or insurance. The driver of the second vehicle, Martaz Paige, 28, is also charged with not having a valid license or insurance.
Camesha Lawrence, 21, was stopped at a stop sign on Ethlyn Avenue, then traveled across Silver Street when her car was struck by a another vehicle which had the right of way. Kanisha Clarke, a backseat passenger, died shortly after being transported to the hospital. Lawrence is charged with failure to yield the right of way resulting in death, and charged for not having a driver's license or insurance. The driver of the second vehicle, Martaz Paige, 28, is charged with not having a valid license or insurance. Both drivers were both arrested.
Type: Car Accident
People Involved: 
Camesha Lawrence
Kanisha Clarke
Martaz Paige

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