By Ethan Nahté
The Mena Police Department released a statement involving a police car and a motorcycle. On Friday, May 5, “At about 11:56 p.m., officers with the Mena Police Department were involved in a pursuit of a motorcycle. The pursuit ended when a police car crashed with the motorcycle. The driver of the motorcycle was transported to the hospital and the officer was uninjured. The pursuit is still under investigation. The crash is being investigated by the Arkansas State Police. For any questions about the crash, please contact the Arkansas State Police.”
Polk County Sheriff Scott Sawyer stated none of the Polk County Sheriff’s Department were involved.
[UPDATE — May 8, 2023: Arkansas State Police have stated, “Arkansas State Police is investigating the accident but no additional details at this time.”]
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