Driver fights with deputies, crashes into pole in Raleigh

UPDATE: Egypt Central is now open for east and west bound traffic, per the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

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MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A man was taken to the hospital after fighting with deputies during a traffic stop and then crashing into a utility pole Monday, according to the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office.

A little before 12:30 a.m., deputies pulled over a car at Bishop Hills Drive and Shadow Bark Cove.

During the traffic stop, the driver fought with deputies and ran away. He made it back to his car and sped off.

Less than a minute later, he crashed into a utility pole on Egypt Central and ended up in a ditch, SCSO says.

He was taken into custody and sent to Regional One in critical condition. No deputies were hurt.

The road is currently closed, and officials urge drivers to take Bolen Huse Road instead.

This remains an ongoing investigation.

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