Arkansas State Police Release Details on Fatal Pedestrian Accident

Arkansas State Police have released the name of the victim in a fatal pedestrian accident on Tuesday.

By Rachel Rudd August 6, 2026 9:03 am

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Arkansas State Police have released the name of the victim in a fatal pedestrian accident on Tuesday.

According to the report, 96-year-old Grethel Turner of Jonesboro was crossing the intersection of West Nettleton Avenue and Nettleton Circle when she was struck by a 2014 Chevy Silverado headed north. The incident occurred at 8:36 p.m.

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The report described the weather as clear and the roads as dry.

This is a developing story. JRN will provide updates as they are available.

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