Fatal Crash
Pedestrian Killed After Being Struck by SUV in Blytheville
Incident record
August 29, 2026
I-55
Blytheville, Mississippi County, AR
Arkansas
1
Injuries reported
1 fatality
Mississippi County Sheriff's Office
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A pedestrian died after being struck by an SUV in Blytheville, Arkansas, according to KAIT. The crash happened along I-55 shortly after midnight.
One vehicle, an SUV, was involved in the crash that resulted in a single fatality, based on available reports. No additional injuries have been reported in connection with the incident.
Details surrounding the events leading up to the crash have not been released. It remains unclear what circumstances led the pedestrian to be in the roadway or the exact location along the interstate where the crash occurred.
This report is based on preliminary information from KAIT. This story may be updated as officials release additional details about the crash.
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