State troopers continue to investigate a hit and run crash that left a 32 year-old Conway County man dead. With hope of identifying a suspect, the troopers are sending an appeal to the public for help in locating the vehicle that hit the bicyclist.
Travis Frank Sponer was riding a bicycle along the northbound lane of Arkansas Highway 9, north of Oppelo, late into the night last month on Monday, May 16th. About midnight, or moments later (Tuesday, May 17th), Sponer was struck from the rear by a northbound vehicle. The impact of the crash sent Sponers body into a ditch alongside the highway.
The state police Highway Patrol Division and Criminal Investigation Division have assigned personnel to the case who believe the vehicle that hit Sponer was a dark red, maroon, or burgundy, Dodge Ram pick-up truck (2012 2022 model) that possibly has considerable damage to the trucks front passenger side, particularly around the headlight.
Anyone who has information about the deadly crash, knows of a vehicle matching the description of the Dodge pick-up truck or has seen a truck with damage as described, is asked to contact the Arkansas State Police, Troop J Headquarters in Clarksville by calling (479) 754-3096.
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