FORT SMITH, Ark. — A pedestrian was struck by a vehicle in Fort Smith on Nov. 26, 2024, according to the Fort Smith Police Department.
Officials said this happened on Wheeler Avenue and South Y Street, impacting traffic. The extent of the injuries is unknown at this time, but 5NEWS will keep you updated with the latest.
This comes after multiple pedestrian deaths continue to be reported in Fort Smith this year. The Arkansas Center for Health Improvement said that in 2022, the state had "the fourth-highest motor-vehicle fatality rate in the country."
Stay with 5NEWS for updates on this developing story.
