UPDATE: Warrant of Murder Issued for Suspect in Fatal Texarkana Motorcycle Crash
The Texarkana, Arkansas Police posted on their Facebook page that, through the investigation of the fatal motorcycle crash that took place on North State Line on September 2, the Arkansas State Police have now issued another warrant charging Rkeavius Morrison with Murder in the First Degree.
Morrison is also wanted for:
One count of Fleeing by Vehicle Resulting in Serious Physical Injury or Death
One count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Serious Physical Injury or Death
If you see him, you are asked to not approach him but to please call 911 or the police department immediately.
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Arkansas State Police have obtained arrest warrants for a man allegedly accused in connection with a fatal motorcycle crash that occurred September 2 on North State Line Avenue.
According to the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department press release, warrants have been issued for Rkeavius Morrison on charges of fleeing by vehicle resulting in serious physical injury or death and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in serious physical injury or death.
Crash Followed Attempted Police Contact
It all began when a Texarkana Arkansas police officer attempted to check on Morrison after finding him what seemed to be unconscious behind the wheel of a vehicle.
Police said that Morrison suddenly woke up and drove away at a high speed, traveling north on State Line Avenue before colliding with a motorcycle near Realtor Avenue.
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Texarkana Motorcyclist Died at the Scene
The motorcyclist suffered fatal injuries in the crash and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Officials have not yet released the name of the victim.
Investigators say Morrison fled the area following the collision and remains wanted.
Texarkana Police Seeking Information About Rkeavius Morrison
If you know where Morrison is, don't hesitate to get in touch with the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department Criminal Investigation Division at (903) 798-3154. Officials advise the public not to attempt to apprehend Morrison and to call 911 if immediate police assistance is needed.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
All criminal charges are allegations, and Morrison is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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