Arkansas State Police say a Missouri man led authorities on a high-speed pursuit that ended with the suspect slamming his vehicle into a utility pole south of Pocahontas.
State police said a trooper attempted to stop William Bedford Craig, 25, of Doniphan, Mo., for an expired license plate Tuesday afternoon on U.S. Highway 67 in Walnut Ridge when Craig allegedly sped away.
According to a release from the state police, Craig later lost control of his vehicle and crashed into the pole. Craig was taken to a Jonesboro hospital for his injuries suffered in the crash.
The release said that in addition to outstanding warrants in Missouri, Craig now faces charges in Arkansas including felony fleeing, reckless driving, possession of drug paraphernalia, and exceeding the posted speed limit by more than 15 miles per hour.
Have a news tip or event to promote? Email White River Now at news@whiterivernow.com. Be sure to like and follow us on Facebook and Twitter. And don’t forget to download the White River Now mobile app from the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store.
Get up-to-date local and regional news/weather every weekday morning and afternoon from the First Community Bank Newsroom on Arkansas 103.3 KWOZ. White River Now updates are also aired weekday mornings on 93 KZLE, Outlaw 106.5, and Your FM 99.5.
