Woman Killed in West Memphis Drag Race, Police Chase Identified

Woman killed after accident during car race in West Memphis identified, officials say

A woman experiencing homelessness was killed in West Memphis late Thursday night after one of two cars racing in the streets lost control and flipped, striking her, the city's mayor said.

Woman killed in West Memphis drag race, police chase identified

MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- A 61-year-old pedestrian who was fatally struck by a vehicle during a drag race and police pursuit in West Memphis was identified Monday afternoon, according to the West Memphis Police Department. Police say the deceased woman is Yolanda Urdiales of Corpus Christi, Texas. A man, Amarion Prewitt, was taken into custody at [...]