October 29, 2024
MENA, Ark. — Arkansas State Police (ASP) arrested a Mena man in connection with the hit-and-run cyclist fatality that occurred last week in Mena. Darius Sims, 25, was charged with Leaving the Scene of an Accident Involving Personal Injury or Death.
Levi Augusta Givens, 19, of Benton, was killed in the accident.
ASP Special Agents identified the driver with evidence collected at the scene and surveillance footage from cameras in the area.
On Thursday, October 24, 2024, around 9:30 p.m., ASP responded to a report of a hit-and-run fatality involving a cyclist traveling on State Highway 8 East near State Highway 375 and Lorelei Way.