Driver Charged in Jonesboro Pedestrian Hit-and-Run
Jaquana Tasha Pruitt faces a Class D felony for leaving the scene of an October crash at Arkansas State University.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Crime — General
Arkansas State University police charged Jaquana Tasha Pruitt, 22, with a Class D felony for leaving the scene of a crash that struck a pedestrian in a crosswalk. Pruitt was arrested October 30 and released November 2 on a $5,000 bond.
Why it matters
The case centers on a driver allegedly leaving a pedestrian at the scene of a crosswalk crash, a felony charge that carries serious consequences for drivers who flee. For Jonesboro residents, it highlights the importance of stopping and reporting when a pedestrian is struck.
Pruitt was charged with a Class D felony after Craighead County District Judge David Boling found probable cause on Monday, and she was released on a $5,000 bond. The case has not yet reached a plea or trial, and no court date beyond initial proceedings was provided.
The players
Jaquana Tasha Pruitt
A 22-year-old Jonesboro resident charged with a Class D felony for leaving the scene of a pedestrian crash.
Arkansas State University Police Department
The campus police agency that investigated the crash and charged the driver.
The details
A vehicle struck a pedestrian in the crosswalk at Marion Berry Parkway and Aggie Road around 10:18 p.m. on October 7, 2026, and left the scene shortly after. Campus camera video showed the impact, and officers located Pruitt driving the vehicle in the early hours of October 8.
Timeline
October 7, 2026, about 10:18 p.m.: Vehicle strikes pedestrian in crosswalk.
October 8, 2026, early hours: Officers locate Pruitt driving the vehicle.
October 30, 2026: Pruitt is arrested.
November 2, 2026, 3:45 p.m.: Pruitt is released on $5,000 bond.
Legal Context
Arkansas treats leaving the scene of a crash that injures a person as a felony under its hit-and-run statutes, a category that prosecutors in the state routinely apply when a driver flees after striking a pedestrian. The Pruitt case follows that pattern, with the charge reflecting the state's emphasis on requiring drivers to remain and render aid after a collision.
Drivers in Jonesboro should stop and remain at the scene whenever a pedestrian is struck, since leaving can turn a traffic incident into a felony charge. Pedestrians and drivers near the Marion Berry Parkway and Aggie Road intersection should be aware of the crosswalk hazard highlighted by this case.
The takeaway
Drivers involved in a crash that injures someone should stop and remain at the scene, as leaving can result in a felony charge. Pedestrians should use caution even when crossing in marked crosswalks.
What happens next
Pruitt's next court date has not been specified in the source material.
Further reading
For related local coverage, see Crime — General in Jonesboro.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Kait8.
