Arkansas State Police have identified Lucas Schoettl, 25, of Oppelo, Arkansas, as the man killed in a 3-vehicle crash in Faulkner County Sunday afternoon, November 8, 2026, on Highway 36 near US Highway 64.
Schoettl was operating a northbound 2024 Kawasaki when the crash occurred at approximately 3:57 PM.
According to the preliminary Arkansas State Police fatal crash report, a 2025 Nissan Pathfinder was traveling southbound on Highway 36 when its driver attempted to make a left turn into a parking lot.
A 2003 GMC Yukon was also traveling southbound on Highway 36 behind the Nissan Pathfinder.
Investigators reported that Schoettl’s northbound Kawasaki struck the Nissan Pathfinder as it attempted to turn. The impact ejected Schoettl from the Kawasaki.
Following the initial collision, the Kawasaki crossed the centerline and struck the southbound GMC Yukon.
Schoettl was killed in the crash. Arkansas State Police reported 1 fatality and 0 additional injuries involving the 3 vehicles.
Weather conditions were clear, and the roadway was dry at the time of the crash.
The fatal crash report identifies Arkansas State Police Trooper First Class John J. Bucher as the investigating officer.
The crash is listed as Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report #413 for 2026. The report contains preliminary findings, and the circumstances of the crash remain subject to the final investigation.
Source: Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Summary #413
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