SEPT 20 VEHICLE-BICYCLE ACCIDENT UPDATE, VICTIM IDENTIFIED

Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 09/20/2024 12:14 PM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 20, 2024

CONTACT

Aric Mitchell
info@fortsmithpd.org
479-709-5000

ACCIDENT UPDATE

Fort Smith Police Identify Victim in Fatal Friday Morning Accident

Fort Smith, AR - The Fort Smith Police Department is investigating a fatal vehicle-bicycle accident that occurred at approximately 7:30 AM on Friday, Sept. 20, near the 10300 block of Roberts Boulevard, on the 549 overpass.

The accident involved a vehicle traveling east on Roberts Boulevard, which struck a cyclist, also traveling east ahead of the vehicle. The cyclist, identified as 68-year-old Stephen E. Hobbs, was pronounced dead at the scene by medical personnel.

Mr. Hobbs was a long-time local resident and avid cyclist known to many in the community for his dedication to staying active and enjoying the outdoors. His next of kin has been notified, and chaplains have been dispatched to provide support.

The driver involved remained on the scene and is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation being conducted by the Fort Smith Police Department's Accident Reconstruction Unit. No charges have been filed at this time.

We encourage anyone with further information related to the accident to contact the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5000.

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