Pedestrian hit, killed by SUV in Pine Bluff, police say

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — On Thursday, April 8 around 10:20 p.m. Pine Bluff officers were called to a pedestrian accident off of Highway 65 South.

Upon arrival they located the body of a woman on the highway.

The initial investigation indicates a SUV was traveling southbound on the highway when the collision occurred. The driver stopped and cooperated with the investigation.

The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene at 11:01 p.m. by the deputy coroner.

The collision is still under investigation.

No names are being released until the next of kin is notified. The driver was released without citations.