Fatal ATV Crash Near Spring Hill Claims Life of Minor

Arkansas State Police have released a preliminary report regarding a fatal ATV crash that occurred on December 30th near Spring Hill. According to the report, a 2019 Polaris Ranger was traveling south on Hempstead County Road 5 when the vehicle left the roadway. The ATV then entered the ditch on the west side of the road, colliding with a culvert and overturning onto its driver’s side.

The incident tragically resulted in the death of one minor, while two others sustained injuries. Emergency responders from the Spring Hill Volunteer Fire Department (SHVFD) were dispatched to the scene and began administering aid. Pafford EMS later arrived, and SHVFD established a landing zone at the Spring Hill High School football field for air transport. The two injured individuals were flown to Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock for treatment.

Trooper Jacob Haynie of the Arkansas State Police is leading the investigation into the accident. As per department policy, the names of the minor victims involved in motor vehicle accidents will not be released.

The incident remains under investigation.