The crash occurred while the Benton man was fleeing state troopers, resulting in the death of a Maumelle man. This article explains what is known and how to request an official crash report.
BENTON, AR - July 24, 2026
A Benton man, aged 26, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for causing a fatal wrong-way crash that resulted in the death of a Maumelle man. The incident took place while the Benton man was fleeing from state troopers. The fiery collision occurred in Arkansas, but the exact location and time of the crash have not been provided.
Key Facts
- Crash date: Not specified
- Location: Arkansas
- Type of crash: Wrong-way, fiery collision
- Injuries / fatalities: One fatality (Maumelle man)
- Responding agencies: State troopers
- Source(s): Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette
Crash Overview
The crash occurred as the Benton man was attempting to evade state troopers. During the pursuit, he drove the wrong way, leading to a fiery collision that resulted in the death of a man from Maumelle. Specific details about the sequence of events leading up to the crash have not been disclosed.
Emergency responders, including state troopers, were on the scene following the crash. The immediate outcome was the tragic fatality of the Maumelle man involved in the collision. The Benton man has since been sentenced to 25 years in prison for his actions.
People Involved
The crash involved a Benton man, aged 26, who was fleeing from law enforcement. The victim, a man from Maumelle, tragically lost his life in the collision. Authorities have not released the names of those involved.
Investigation Status
The investigation into the crash was conducted by state troopers. The primary contributing factor appears to be the Benton man's attempt to evade capture by driving the wrong way. No additional details about weather conditions, road design, or other factors have been released. There is no information on any citations or further charges beyond the sentencing.