A late-night crash in the Raleigh area has left one woman dead and two infants critically injured, in a devastating incident that authorities say involved an impaired driver now facing multiple charges.
According to the Memphis Police Department, the crash occurred around 10:30 p.m. Thursday on Stage Road near Robbiedon Street. Investigators say a Nissan Murano driven by 33-year-old Travis Johnson lost control, struck a median, and overturned, causing severe damage and a chaotic scene.
Officials confirmed that a 33-year-old female passenger, identified as Chasity Ervin, was killed in the crash. Her sudden death has left family and loved ones mourning a life lost in an instant.
Inside the vehicle were also Johnson’s two infant children, ages 1 year old and 2 months old, who sustained critical injuries. Both were rushed to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, where they remain in serious condition.
Police reported signs of impairment at the scene, noting that Johnson had bloodshot eyes and that containers of Colt 45 beer were found both inside and outside the vehicle. Investigators believe alcohol played a significant role in the crash.
Johnson was transported to the hospital for treatment before being taken into custody. He has since been charged with driving under the influence, public intoxication, reckless driving, and two counts of reckless endangerment. He was later booked into the Shelby County Jail at 201 Poplar.
As the investigation continues, the Memphis community is left grieving the loss of Chasity Ervin while hoping for the recovery of the two critically injured infants. The crash has once again underscored the devastating consequences of impaired driving and the lasting impact it leaves on families and communities.
