Benton Police Department responded to the area of 17700 I-30 just after 8:30 a.m. Friday in reference to an unresponsive male subject. Upon arrival, officers located a deceased male victim. Attempts to identify the victim and notify next of kin are underway.
BNPD Criminal Investigations Division has assumed the investigation, which remains active and ongoing. Preliminary findings suggest a hit-and-run incident.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Anonymous tips may also be sent via text to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the message, or at www.cityprotect.com.
