JONESBORO, Ark. — A motorcyclist died following a crash with a pickup truck Monday morning at the intersection of Woodsprings Road and West Parker Road.
According to the Jonesboro Police Department, emergency responders were dispatched to the scene at 7:58 a.m. The motorcyclist sustained serious injuries and was transported to a local hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
No information on the other vehicle or potential injuries was immediately available. Authorities reported that the crash is under investigation, with further details expected as the inquiry continues.
Police noted that Jonesboro has seen nearly double the number of fatal crashes compared to the same period last year. They urged drivers to slow down, wear seat belts, and refrain from texting while driving.