On 9/16/15, at approximately 9:00 PM, officers with the Benton Police Department responded to the area of Sunset and Ridge Rd. on report of a pedestrian vs. car hit and run accident. Upon their arrival, they made contact with the 17 year old victim who said he had been struck by a car. The suspect vehicle was described as being a white newer model passenger car that fled the area after striking him.
Detectives with BNPD are diligently working the case, but are asking for the public’s help in identifying the suspect.
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at 501-778-1171 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may send us an anonymous crime tip about this crime to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip. A crime tip can also be submitted via the official Benton Police Department app found on ITunes and Google Play.
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