Memphis One Car Accident Kills Man, Injures Nephew
A Memphis man is dead and his nephew faces charges following a deadly January 31, 2012 car accident. The Memphis Police Department reported that the accident occurred at about 1:00 a.m. at the intersection of Haynes and Barron. There they found a 2012 Camaro crashed into a vacant Orange Mound home.
The passenger, James J. Robinson, 25, was pronounced dead at the Regional Medical Center shortly after the wreck. The man identified as the driver, 21-year-old Jeremy L. Burns, was found critically injured lying outside the car. The hospital has listed Burns in serious condition.
Several questions remain in this Memphis accident. First, Burns told police that he thought he had been shot, but no gunshot wounds were found on him or Robinson. In addition, police found a revolver in the car and hospital personnel reported that a bag of marijuana fell out of Burns’ pocket.
Another question deals with the fact that two different stories are being told about the accident. According to the family, James Robinson was Burns’ uncle. Robinson’s brother, James Ross, said that he believes that the police were chasing the Camaro and caused the car to plow into the house.
Ross states that the police told his mother that they had spotted the Camaro a few blocks away, exceeding the speed limit. He added, “The police told my mom they was doing 40 or 45 in a 30 or 35 zone.” He says he has no idea why his family members would be running from the police.
However, the Memphis police maintain that they simply responded to the crash and there was no chase.
Meanwhile, the investigation continues and there is no word on whether or not Jeremy Burns has been charged.
Since graduating magna cum laude in 2005 from the University of Memphis School of Law, Thomas has helped make a difference in the lives of victims of serious personal injury, wrongful death, and professional negligence. Thomas has extensive trial experience in both state and federal court. Among other victories in the courtroom, Thomas obtained several impressive jury verdicts and settlements
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