A 23-year-old woman has been arrested and charged with negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated following a fatal pedestrian-involved crash early Saturday morning, October 10, 2026, in Jacksonville.
According to a news release from the Jacksonville Police Department, the collision occurred at approximately 4:39 AM in the 3600 block of John Harden Drive.
Police say an officer observed the collision involving a pedestrian who was struck by a southbound vehicle.
The pedestrian was identified as 36-year-old Terrell Taylor. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) was initiated following the collision, but Taylor was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Pulaski County Coroner responded and took custody of Taylor’s body.
Police identified the driver as 23-year-old Abigail Walker.
According to the Jacksonville Police Department, Walker remained at the scene and cooperated with investigating officers.
After providing a written statement, Walker was transported to the Jacksonville Police Department for a breathalyzer test.
The department reported that the results exceeded the threshold for driving while intoxicated. The release listed the threshold as 0.8; the generally applicable legal blood alcohol concentration limit for adult drivers in Arkansas is 0.08.
Walker was arrested on October 10, 2026, and faces charges of negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated.
The department did not provide additional details about the circumstances leading up to the collision.
The investigation involves a fatality, and charges are allegations. Walker is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
ArkansasRadio.com will continue to follow the case as additional information becomes available.
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