A devastating story…
On May 2, 2025, a tragic incident occurred on I-49 southbound near Exit 82 in Rogers, Arkansas, at 6:25 p.m. A 19-year-old pedestrian, Hutton Mitchell of Rogers, died in the crash. Arkansas State Police have released initial details.
Arkansas Teen Dead After Reportedly Jumping From Overpass
Mitchell leapt from the Belleview Overpass, landing on top of a 2022 Ford Transit traveling south in the center lane. He then fell onto the highway in front of a 2020 Chevy Equinox.
The Chevy Equinox reportedly could not avoid Mitchell and struck him with its front end. The crash occurred under rainy conditions on wet roads.
Benton County authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, which has raised concerns about what happened.
Police urge anyone with information to contact local authorities to assist in the ongoing investigation. Community cooperation is vital for understanding this tragedy.
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