According to Benton Police Department, officers responded about 3 p.m. Saturday to an accident on Military Road with a van versus a motorcycle. According to the report, Medflight responded and transported one of the drivers to Baptist Health in Little Rock, and was pronounced deceased.
Accident Reconstruction and Criminal Investigations Division were called to the scene and are currently investigating the accident. The victim’s identity will not be released until next of kin has been notified.
The investigation is ongoing and additional information may be forthcoming. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message, via the official Benton Police Department app available on iTunes and Google Play or at www.crimereports.com.