Both people were taken to the hospital with non-critical injuries, and the campaign says both are recovering and are expected to be okay.
Memphis, Tennessee - October 24, 2026
Congress candidate Heidi Kuhn and her husband, Matt, were hurt Friday night when a three-vehicle crash occurred on I-240 near Walnut Grove, according to reports published Saturday.
Key Facts
- Date: Friday night (first reported Saturday, October 24, 2026)
- Location: I-240 near Walnut Grove, Memphis, Tennessee (eastbound, per reports)
- Type of crash: Multi-vehicle crash
- Vehicles involved: Three vehicles
- Injuries / fatalities: Two people injured; both were taken to the hospital in non-critical condition
- Responding agencies: TDOT (cited in reports)
- Reported by: Action News 5; WMC
Crash Overview
The crash happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Friday and blocked several lanes of I-240 East near Walnut Grove. Reports said the multi-car crash shut down a large section of the roadway, and drivers were advised to use an alternate route through the area.
Two people were taken to the hospital with non-critical injuries. Among them was Heidi Kuhn, the Democratic nominee in Tennessee's new 8th Congressional District seat, along with her husband.
Kuhn's campaign team said in a statement shared on social media that the couple were being cared for by medical staff at Baptist Hospital. The statement said both are recovering and are expected to be okay. Reports do not describe what caused the crash.
People Involved
- Heidi Kuhn, a Congress candidate and the Democratic nominee in Tennessee's new 8th Congressional District, was injured.
- Matt Kuhn, her husband, was also injured.
According to the campaign, both are recovering and are expected to be okay. The campaign has asked for privacy for the family.
Traffic Impact
The crash blocked several lanes along I-240 East on Friday night, and reports said a large part of the road was shut down for a time. Drivers were advised to find an alternate route. Reports do not include a reopening time.