Kathy Ruiz Injured in Rural Lawrence, Arkansas Crash on November 2, 2025

A collision occurred on November 2, 2025, at approximately 10:57 a.m. along U.S. 67 in Rural Lawrence, Arkansas. According to the official crash report, a 1997 Infiniti QX4 traveling southbound struck the rear of a 2019 Honda CR-V, which was following a pedestrian in the outside lane. The impact caused the Infiniti to subsequently strike the pedestrian, resulting in one fatality.

Among the injured was 53-year-old Kathy A. Ruiz of Walnut Ridge, who was operating the Honda CR-V at the time of the crash. She was transported to Regional One Medical Center for treatment, along with a minor passenger who was also injured. The incident occurred under clear weather and dry roadway conditions, with authorities completing next-of-kin notifications and continuing the investigation.