Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 396
Operator #: 3818
Accident #: 378
Station Sending: SPTL
#(1) Deceased
#(0) Injured
Date of Crash: 10/03/2026
Time: 5:46 PM
Location: N WATER TOWER ROAD / E BATTLEFIELD BLV
City: BENTONVILLE
County: BENTON
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES FRANKLIN (2) | 57 | CLAREMORE, OK | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
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| No injured listed | ||||||
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. CHEVY SILVERADO
2018
SB
WATER TOWER ROAD
2. HARLEY
2015
NB
WATER TOWER ROAD
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Initial Narrative:
V2 CROSSED THE CENTERLINE INTO THE SB LANE OF TRAFFIC AND STRUCK THE FRONT OF V1.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: MERCY SPRINGFIELD MO | Body Held At: MERCY SPRINGFIELD MO | |
| NOK Notified: YES | Investigating Officer: CPL KYLER PINKLEY 967 | Agency: BENTONVILLE PD |