WARRANT ISSUED, KELLEY HIGHWAY VEHICLE-PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT

Fort Smith, Arkansas sent this bulletin at 10/23/2024 08:00 AM CDT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 22, 2024

CONTACT

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

WARRANT ISSUED

KELLEY HIGHWAY VEHICLE-PEDESTRIAN ACCIDENT

Fort Smith, AR - On Tuesday, Oct. 22, Fort Smith Police obtained a warrant in connection to a fatality collision that occurred on Oct. 11, 2024, claiming the life of a 13-year-old male. Craig Asplund, 61, turned himself in to Police on Tuesday evening after being notified of the warrant.

Mr. Asplund was previously arrested at the time of the accident and charged with Driving While Intoxicated-Drugs (a misdemeanor). The case file was presented to the Sebastian County Prosecuting Attorney's Office for review, and they issued a warrant for Negligent Homicide on Tuesday evening.

The investigation remains ongoing, and more information will be released when available and appropriate. For more information, contact the Fort Smith Police Department at 479-709-5000. Thank you.

Craig Asplund, 61

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