Woman killed in Greenwood area collision, man arrested

A woman died in a collision in Greenwood Friday morning, and a driver who ran away from the scene was arrested, the Arkansas State Police reported.

About 6:05 a.m. Friday, Sept. 16, Ruth Greene, 61, of Booneville, was killed in a collision with a sport utility vehicle driven by Brandon Stone, 26, also of Booneville.

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The Arkansas State Police report states Stone was driving an SUV west on SH 10 at Red Brown Place when he crossed into the eastbound lane and struck a Jeep driven by Greene. The Jeep was knocked off the roadway, investigators reported.

Stone fled on foot, but he was later located, police reported.

Traffic was detoured for several hours Friday while investigators worked the scene.