ELKINS, Ark. — The Elkins Police Department launched an investigation after a man died of injuries sustained after a motorcycle crash on Highway 16 on July 1, 2023, the department announced on their Facebook page on Wednesday.
According to Elkins Police, officers arrived to the Elkins Sports Complex after a report of a motorcycle accident and found the victim, identified as Scott Stidman, with "critical injuries." His motorcycle, police say, was found in a ditch along N. Center Street.
EPD said when police arrived to the scene, there was no other vehicle present. However, after an investigation, EPD was able to determine that a second vehicle traveling in the opposite direction had hit Stidman and left the scene.
Stidman was transported to a nearby hospital where he later died, EPD said.
Police were able to find the vehicle that caused the crash, identifying the suspect as 43-year-old Nicholas Lee Emerson. Emerson was arrested in Hot Springs after allegedly fleeing the area, EPD said.
Emerson is facing one charge of leaving the scene of an accident/injury, which is a Class D felony. His next court appearance is scheduled for Aug. 1, according to documents.
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