Avoca, Arkansas – A fatal two-vehicle crash in Avoca this week has left two people dead and a driver facing multiple alleged charges following a collision on a busy highway.
According to Arkansas State Police, the crash happened Thursday around 12:15 p.m. on U.S. Highway 62. Investigators said a Chevrolet Tahoe, allegedly operated by a 45-year-old Pea Ridge man, failed to yield to oncoming traffic and struck a motorcycle.
Authorities said the motorcycle’s driver, a 70-year-old man, and his passenger, a 67-year-old woman, both of Rogers, were killed in the crash. The couple was pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.
State police allege the driver of the Tahoe was not injured but was taken into custody shortly after the crash. He was transported to the Benton County Detention Center, where he was booked on two counts of negligent homicide and driving while intoxicated, according to law enforcement.
Investigators further allege the driver is being held at the request of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Authorities also reported an alleged active nationwide felony warrant tied to Los Angeles County, California.
The crash remains under active investigation as troopers work to determine the full sequence of events leading up to the collision. Officials have not released additional details at this time.
Drivers in the area experienced delays Thursday as emergency crews responded to the scene and cleared the roadway. Authorities continue to urge motorists to remain alert and follow traffic laws to prevent similar tragedies.
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