Arkansas State Police seeking suspect in Mena hit-and-run fatality

MENA, Ark. – Officials with the Arkansas State Police said that they are investigating a hit-and-run fatality that happened Thursday night.

ASP officials said that troopers responded to a report of a hit-and-run involving an 18-year-old male cyclist traveling on State Highway 8 East near State Highway 375 and Lorelei Way.

Troopers said that the cyclist is believed to have been traveling westbound in the center of the lane when an unknown vehicle struck him.

Officials said the victim’s bicycle became lodged under the vehicle and dragged approximately 20 to 30 yards before dislodging.

ASP officials did not release the name of the man who died.

Anyone with information about this incident should call the ASP Troop K Dispatch at (501) 767-8550.

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