Arkansas State Police seeking help following fatal hit and run accident in Jefferson County

UPDATE: Arkansas State Police investigators have identified the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 19-year-old Bentonville woman late Wednesday, July 3, 2024, on Interstate 530 in Jefferson County.

Kalei Owen, 19, of Bentonville died after being struck on I-530 near exit 27 at about 10 p.m.

The name of the suspect has not been identified by Arkansas State Police at this time.

ASP Criminal Investigation Division Company B is investigating the incident.

ORIGINAL STORY: Arkansas State Police investigators are asking the public to help identify the driver of a vehicle that struck and killed a 19-year-old Bentonville woman late Wednesday, July 3, 2024, on Interstate 530 in Jefferson County.

Witnesses reported that the vehicle struck Kalei Owen, 19, of Bentonville after she ran from a nearby wooded area into the roadway.

The suspect’s vehicle is believed to be a red Honda, model unknown, that will likely have damage to the front, passenger side and will be missing a fog light. The vehicle was traveling north on I-530 near exit 27 at about 10 p.m.

The deceased will be sent to the Arkansas State Crime Lab to determine the cause and manner of death. 

Anyone with information about the death or the suspect’s vehicle should call ASP Criminal Investigation Division Company B at (870) 850-8630.