Aron Nathaniel Romero, 33, dead after motorcycle accident on Southwest Regional Airport Road in Bentonville, Arkansas
Modified Date:
Thu, 03/19/2015 - 7:13pmAccident Date:
Tuesday, March 17, 2015Bentonville police identify Springdale woman, 62, as suspected driver in fatal crash
The vehicle that police believe struck and killed a 33-year-old Centerton man Tuesday was impounded Wednesday after Bentonville police stopped the driver.
Motorcycle Rider Killed In Bentonville Crash Identified
Aron Nathanial Romero, 33, of Centerton was identified as the dead motorcycle driver, authorities said. He was driving a 2003 Honda XTR when the incident took place.
Hit-And-Run Victim Was National Guard Veteran And Dedicated Father
“The world is now a dimmer, less joyful place without him in it,” she said.
Organizers to hold memorial bike ride for man killed in motorcycle crash
Organizers will hold a memorial bike ride for Romero on Saturday. Bikers are asked to meet at the First Baptist Church in Centerton at 9 a.m.
Aron Nathaniel Romero was riding his motorcycle on Southwest Regional Airport Road when he struck the back of a car driven by Kortney Payton, 18. The impact threw Romero into the path of a third vehicle driven by Tommie Prickett, 62. Romero sustained fatal injuries. Prickett did not stop after the accident but continued driving west. Prickett's car was impounded the following day as part of the investigation.
Type: Motorcycle Accident
People Involved:
Aron Nathaniel Romero
Kortney Payton
Tommie Prickett
Roadway:
Southwest Regional Airport RoadCity:
Bentonville, ARCounty:
Benton County, AR
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