Catherine Wicker, 81, killed when struck by vehicle driven by purse thief in Memphis, Tennessee
Woman, 81, run over, killed during robbery in Memphis (link is external)
Police said the suspect got back into his car and drove toward Wicker, hitting her and pinning her against another vehicle.
Sketch of suspect in 81-year-old's murder revealed(link is external)
Police released a composite of the suspect, who is described as 5’7 to 5’9, 150-160 pounds with medium complexion. He was wearing all dark clothing at the time of the homicide.
If you know where the man may be, call Crime Stoppers at 901-528-CASH.
Why every fatality from a crash is not legally a wrongful death
After someone dies in a motor-vehicle accident, grieving family members and friends are often left with many questions. What caused the accident? Could it have been avoided? What do they do now that their loved one is gone?
Sometimes a fatal collision happens through no one's fault. Crashes caused by weather and road conditions, or by wildlife in the roadway, are examples. But when a fatal crash is caused by negligence, then family members should pursue a wrongful death claim, to uphold the victim's rights and begin the financial recovery process. Learn more about wrongful death claims here.
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