Officer Kristi Mitchell

Public Information Officer

903-798-3187 (office) 903-260-0294 (pager)

903-824-4199 (cell) 903-798-3023 (fax)

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Re: Suspect Sought in Fatality Accident

Texarkana Arkansas Police are investigating a fatal accident where 45 year Thomas Eugene Longan of Texarkana, Arkansas was killed early Saturday morning. The accident occurred on East St. near the Miller County Detention Facility and was witnessed by several people in the area. Those witnesses indicate Longan was crossing East St. when he was struck by a short wheelbase pickup that continued north on East St. following the collision. Investigators are not willing to release other known details at this time as they continue the investigation. Police investigators encourage anyone with information to contact Crimestoppers at 903.793.STOP to claim up to $1,000.00 in reward money. Your identity will remain anonymous.

Thank you and you can visit the Texarkana Arkansas Police Department online at http://www.txkusa.org/arkpolice.