The Benton Police Department is investigating two unrelated vehicle accidents, each with a fatality.
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BNPD officers responded to the intersection of Military and Congo Road just before 10:45 a.m. Monday, September 30, 2024, for a vehicle vs. pedestrian accident with injury. Johnny Estes, 76, of Russellville, was transported for treatment but later succumbed to his injuries.
No charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.
On Wednesday, October 2, 2024, officers responded to the intersection of Congo and Glenda Lane just after 5:15 p.m. for a three-vehicle accident with injury. Upon arrival, officers discovered the driver of the motorcycle, 28-year-old Sean Astley of Benton, suffering from extensive injuries. He was transported for treatment but succumbed to his injuries a short time later.
The BNPD Accident Reconstruction Team and Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene and assumed the investigation. No charges have been filed, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information to report in either case can contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-776-5947.