MILLINGTON, TN. (THECOUNT.COM) — Jimmy McMahan, 50, a Memphis-based social media influencer, rapper, and comedian known online as Whyte Folkz, was pronounced dead Monday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle and crashing into parked vehicles, according to the Millington Police Department.
Authorities said the fatal crash occurred around 4:45 p.m. in the 4700 block of Saratoga Avenue in Millington, a city located in Shelby County, Tennessee, just north of Memphis. Officers responding to the scene found McMahan had suffered fatal injuries following the collision.
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According to a preliminary crash report, McMahan was traveling westbound on Saratoga Avenue when he lost control of the motorcycle. Police said the motorcycle struck two parked vehicles along the roadway. McMahan was pronounced dead at the scene.
Police have not released additional details regarding what may have caused McMahan to lose control of the motorcycle. It was not immediately known whether speed, mechanical issues, roadway conditions, or other factors played a role in the crash. The incident remains under investigation.
McMahan was known in the Memphis area and beyond through his online persona “Whyte Folkz,” where he built a following as a social media influencer, rapper, and comedian. His content circulated across multiple platforms and contributed to his recognition within regional digital entertainment circles.
Law enforcement officials have not indicated whether any other individuals were injured in the crash. The owners of the parked vehicles involved were not identified, and police have not said whether those vehicles were occupied at the time of impact.
The Millington Police Department confirmed that officers responded promptly to the scene and secured the area while the crash was investigated. Traffic in the immediate vicinity of Saratoga Avenue was temporarily affected as officers documented the scene and cleared debris from the roadway.
Saratoga Avenue is a residential roadway in Millington, a community that sits approximately 15 miles north of downtown Memphis. The area includes a mix of residential properties and local traffic, and police routinely investigate traffic incidents along the corridor.
At this stage of the investigation, authorities have not released information regarding whether McMahan was wearing protective gear at the time of the crash or whether toxicology testing will be conducted. Police have stated that additional findings will be released once the investigation is completed.
Officials also have not announced whether surveillance footage, witness statements, or vehicle data will be used as part of the crash review. No citations or charges have been reported in connection with the incident.
The Millington Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash and has urged anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information related to the events leading up to the collision to contact authorities.
Further details regarding funeral arrangements or memorial services have not been released. McMahan’s death remains under active investigation.
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