Pedestrian Michael Coates, 41, killed in collision with two vehicles on Interstate 530 near White Hall, Arkansas
State road accidents claim 6 lives
Michael Coates was walking near White Hall in Jefferson County about 1:15 a.m. when he was hit by a southbound vehicle that then left the scene, according to a preliminary state police report.
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