Jerrica Speed Obituary, Death – On Tuesday, the Benton Police Department was able to identify both the car and the driver who was involved in a hit-and-run collision that took place early Sunday morning. Jerrica Speed, age 28 and a resident of Hot Springs, has been identified as the driver. According to a press release that was issued by the Benton Police Department on Tuesday evening, Speed contacted authorities about the incident, and investigators were able to confirm the participation of the car. According to the notice, once the investigation into the crime has been finished by the detectives, the case file will be delivered to the office of the prosecuting attorney for review and a recommendation on possible charges.
On Monday, investigators with the Benton Police Department announced that they have recognized both the vehicle and the driver who was involved in the tragic event that took place on January 15 and led to the death of a young child who was 13 years old. However, the name of the driver was not disclosed until Tuesday of this week. The victim of the accident, whose identity has not been disclosed at this time, After receiving reports of a teenager who was unresponsive early on Sunday morning, law enforcement officers were sent to the 19000 block of South Service Road shortly before 7 a.m. to investigate the situation. When officers arrived, they discovered the teen had passed away, and they had a strong suspicion that he had been killed in the early morning hours by a hit-and-run driver.
The Benton Police Department released a press release on Monday stating that the vehicle that was involved in the incident was a black Nissan Pathfinder that had damage to the passenger side. As the investigation moves further, potentially more information will be made public. If you have any information regarding the event, you are encouraged to contact the Benton Police Department at either 501-778-1171 or 501-776-5947.