Motorcycle rider struck by vehicle pulling from private drive
November 08, 2025 | Pulaski, AR
A 39-year-old man from Little Rock lost his life in a hit-and-run collision involving a motorcycle on a Pulaski County roadway.
Arkansas State Police continue to search for the fleeing driver who left the scene after the deadly encounter.
Donnie Byars Jr., 39, of Little Rock, was killed when a vehicle exiting a private drive hit his 2025 Qipai motorcycle Saturday night on Colonel Glenn Road.
What Happened in the Crash?
- Victim: Donnie Byars Jr., age 39, resident of Little Rock
- Date and Time: November 8, 2025, around 8:26 p.m.
- Location: Colonel Glenn Road, Pulaski County, Arkansas
- Vehicles Involved: 2025 Qipai motorcycle and an unidentified vehicle exiting a private drive
- Outcome: Byars died at the scene from injuries sustained
Why Do Hit-and-Run Crashes Occur?
Drivers often leave accident scenes to avoid consequences related to intoxication, lack of licensing, or outstanding warrants. Arkansas law mandates that all motorists stay until authorities arrive.
Hit-and-Run Fatality Trends
Year |
Fatalities |
Change from 2009 |
|---|
2009 |
Approximately 1,264 |
Baseline |
2016 |
2,049 |
+62% |
Source: AAA analysis of National Highway Traffic Safety Administration data
Legal Insights
“Having the proper resources is extremely important to investigate a pedestrian accident case and prove negligence,” Candice Bond, managing partner at Bond Legal, said.
- Independent probes preserve evidence before it disappears
- Attorneys review police reports and potential contributing factors
- Early action strengthens cases in hit-and-run scenarios
“The stress and sorrow can be extremely overwhelming after losing a loved one in an accident,” Stefano Formica, of counsel with Bond Legal, said.
- Wrongful death claims may cover loss of companionship
- Families can seek damages for pain, suffering, and emotional distress
- Claims apply broadly to catastrophic vehicle crashes
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