November 17, 2025

RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. – Arkansas State Police (ASP) has identified the victim of a hit-and-run fatality that occurred early Saturday evening, November 15, 2025, in Pope County, as George Sanborn, 82, of Russellville.

Troopers responded around 6:45 p.m. to reports of a pedestrian being struck on State Highway 326 in the Happy Valley community, north of Russellville near the Gum Log community. Sanborn was airlifted to UAMS in Little Rock, where he succumbed to his injuries at 5 a.m. on Sunday, November 16.

The suspect vehicle is believed to have been traveling westbound on State Highway 326 and may have sustained damage to its driver’s side.

ASP Investigators are asking for the public’s help in locating the vehicle and driver.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Arkansas State Police Troop J at (479) 754-3096.