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Motorcyclist killed after hit-and-run in Little Rock, suspect charged

The Little Rock Police Department is investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, Sept. 2 just after 8:15 p.m.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — According to the Little Rock Police Department, they are investigating a fatal collision that occurred on Monday, Sept. 2 just after 8:15 p.m.

The collision occurred at the intersection at Chicot Road and Fairfield Drive. Based on the preliminary investigation, it was determined the driver of a motorcycle was traveling north on Chicot Road when a Dodge Pickup made a left turn onto Fairfield Drive, in front of the motorcycle.

After the collision, the driver of the Dodge Pickup left the scene. The driver of the motorcycle, identified as 43-year-old Billy Reed of Little Rock, was transported to an area hospital for medical treatment, but later was pronounced dead.

A witness was able to lead officers to the Dodge Pickup still in the area. Officers later identified the driver of the pickup as 29-year-old Dione Morrison. 

Morrison was charged with Negligent Homicide and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.

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