BENTON COUNTY (KFSM)– An investigation is underway after a pedestrian was hit and killed early Saturday morning (August 22).
Arkansas State Police have identified 29-year-old Ryan Dame of Fort Smith, as the victim.
The accident happened around 3 a.m. along Interstate 49 South near mile-marker 75, according to ASP.
A police report states a 2015 GMC Sierra, driven by James Freeman of Springdale, was headed southbound on I-49 when Dame entered the roadway from the east side. Investigators state Freeman was unable to avoid hitting the pedestrian.
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