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Fort Smith Police officer injured after suspect sped away during traffic stop, arrest made

22-year-old Jason Edgardo Mayorga has been arrested and charged with aggravated assault in connection to hitting the officer.

FORT SMITH, Ark. — A Fort Smith Police officer has been injured after a driver sped through a crime scene that happened on Kelley Highway early Sunday, April 24 morning.

According to a Facebook post by the Fort Smith Police Department (FSPD), officers were investigating a serious hit-and-run accident when a black Volkswagen vehicle ignored the traffic barricades and drove into the scene.

Investigators say officers initiated a stop and spoke to the man driving the vehicle who "showed signs of impairment."

Credit: FSPD

When police asked the man to turn off the vehicle, he sped away, injuring Officer Ashley Breedlove.

FSPD says Officer Breedlove sustained a minor injury to her hip, torn clothing and a more serious injury to her hand.

Just before 2 p.m. Sunday, FSPD shared via Twitter that the suspect, 22-year-old Jason Edgardo Mayorga, had been identified in connection to the incident. Mayorga was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and is being held at the Sebastian County Adult Detention Center.

The victim from the earlier hit-and-run was transported to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries according to FSPD.

FSPD says it's still looking for a light-colored early 2000s Cadillac in connection to that hit-and-run. 

This is an ongoing investigation. 

Stay with 5NEWS for updates on this developing story.

Posted by Fort Smith Police Department on Sunday, April 24, 2022

At approximately 4 AM Sunday, April 24, Fort Smith Police Officers were investigating a serious injury hit-and-run...

Posted by Fort Smith Police Department on Sunday, April 24, 2022

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