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Minor killed in head-on collision in Benton County

By Kyler Swaim,

2024-07-28

GARFIELD, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A minor was killed in a head-on crash in Benton County on Saturday morning, according to a crash report.

The report said the minor was driving a dirtbike west on Main Street in Garfield when it approached a curve as a 2000 Dodge Dakota was traveling east on the same street.

The Dodge struck the dirtbike head-on and came to a stop on the side of the road.

The minor was taken to a nearby hospital where they later died, according to the report.

Conditions were clear and dry at the time of the crash.

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April W

07-29

Why don’t you say the driver in the truck was DRUNK!!! Report it all!! Prayers for the family of the young person who lost his life because of him!

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