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Fayetteville police detail multiple trail and pedestrian crashes; 9‑year‑old collision remains under investigation
Summary
Police Captain Miller reported several recent bicycle and pedestrian collisions — including a hit‑and‑run and a serious crash involving a 9‑year‑old during a Razorback game — and committee members discussed speed data, traffic‑calming thresholds and potential corridor‑level infrastructure changes.
Captain Kevin Miller told the Active Transportation Advisory Committee that police had documented a string of recent collisions on Fayetteville trails and streets, including a hit‑and‑run where officers could not identify the vehicle and a collision involving a 9‑year‑old who darted from a lemonade stand.
“The accident took place during the Razorback football game,” Captain Miller said, and staff have executed a black‑box search warrant to attempt to determine vehicle actions. He said witnesses described the child running into the road…
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