On June 3, 2025, around 11 a.m., two Arkansas State Troopers were conducting a traffic stop on Interstate 430 northbound near the 6A exit when their patrol car was struck by a passing vehicle.
Both Troopers were transported to Baptist Medical Center, where they were treated and released.
The driver of the vehicle that collided with the patrol car was not injured.
“This incident highlights the critical importance of the Move Over Law. The collision occurred during a routine traffic stop, a scenario where law enforcement officers are especially vulnerable,” said ASP Col. Mike Hagar. “Compliance with the Move Over Law is essential to prevent such accidents and protect emergency workers on Arkansas roads.”
In Arkansas, the Move Over Law requires drivers to make way for all emergency vehicles that are stopped or parked on a street, road, highway, or shoulder. Drivers must move to the farthest lane or position away from the authorized vehicle and remain in that lane or position until they have safely passed, all while exercising caution.
Violators of Arkansas’s Move Over Law may face fines ranging from $250 to $1,000, possible jail time, and the potential loss of their driver’s license.
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