JONESBORO, AR, (April 22, 2026) – A 60-year-old Brookland man was killed Tuesday evening in a collision involving a motorcycle and a commercial truck in Jonesboro, according to the Arkansas State Police (ASP).
David Ray was riding a 2024 Harley-Davidson motorcycle eastbound on Highway 18 East at approximately 5:41 p.m. when a 2026 International truck attempted to turn south at the intersection with Nestle Way.
Authorities said the trailer of the truck swung into the path of the motorcycle, resulting in a collision.
Ray sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the commercial vehicle was not injured.
Troopers reported that weather conditions were clear and the roadway was dry at the time of the crash. The Jonesboro Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.
