HOT SPRINGS, AR, (February 28, 2026) — A single-vehicle accident Saturday evening on Shady Heights Road in Hot Springs claimed the life of one person and left another injured, authorities said.
Investigators reported that at approximately 7:48 p.m., a westbound vehicle veered off the roadway, collided with a utility pole, and then struck a tree. The driver, a 45-year-old Hot Springs woman, was pronounced dead at the scene by the Garland County Coroner.
The passenger, identified as 34-year-old Delton Keith Wilson of Royal, sustained injuries and was transported to UAMS for medical treatment.
The Hot Springs Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash.
