Clarissa Rhodes, 24, killed and Walter Williams arrested after hit-and-run pedestrian collision at Hickory Hill Road and Meyers Road in Memphis, Tennessee

Modified Date: 
Tue, 05/09/2017 - 7:04pm
Accident Date: 
Saturday, February 20, 2016

Woman killed in hit-and-run, driver caught and charged

Investigators said Rhodes was attempting to cross the street on Hickory Hill when she was hit by Williams’ vehicle. She was thrown in the air by the impact in the path of another vehicle and hit that vehicle. Officers said Williams never stopped.

Man arrested in hit-and-run death in Memphis

Shelby County Jail records show 49-year-old Walter Williams was being held Sunday on charges that include vehicular homicide, driving under the influence, public intoxication and leaving the scene of an accident involving death.

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Williams faces charges including driving without a license or insurance and DUI. Police said he had slurred speech, bloodshot eyes and was stumbling when they arrested him. 

   

Topics: 
Hit and Run
People Involved: 
Clarissa Rhodes
Walter Williams

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