Jakrya Burns Involved in Fatal Car Crash on I-530

On June 17, 2025, at 3:32 p.m., a fatal collision occurred on I-530 southbound at the 10-mile marker in rural Saline County, Arkansas, as documented by the Arkansas Department of Public Safety. The incident involved two vehicles: an unidentified vehicle (V1) and a 2022 Hyundai Elantra (V2). According to the crash report, V1 struck V2 from behind, causing V2 to veer off the roadway and strike a tree. This impact resulted in the ejection and subsequent death of 19-year-old Jamiyah Devose-Croom, a passenger in V2, who was pronounced deceased at the scene. The driver of V1 fled, and the investigation remains active.

Three individuals sustained injuries, including 18-year-old Jakrya Burns of Pine Bluff, a passenger in V2. The driver, 37-year-old Josephine Lee of Pine Bluff, and an unnamed minor passenger were also injured and transported to UAMS and Arkansas Children's Hospital for medical attention. The weather was cloudy and rainy, with wet road conditions noted as a contributing factor.