Arkansas High-Speed Chase Kills Two Teens; Driver Charged

Arkansas State Police have charged 20-year-old José Solano Rodríguez of Little Rock in connection with a crash that killed two teenagers following a high-speed pursuit late on October 29.

High-Speed Pursuit Through Little Rock

According to ASP press release, a Trooper spotted Rodríguez driving a red 2011 Infiniti eastbound on Interstate 30 near mile marker 133 around 10:15 PM. The vehicle was reportedly traveling at a high rate of speed.

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When the Arkansas Trooper attempted to pull him over, Rodríguez exited at Geyer Springs Road and fled, reaching speeds over 100 miles per hour and running multiple traffic lights as he drove recklessly through the area.

Fatal Crash on Service Road in Little Rock

The pursuit continued onto I-30 westbound, where authorities say Rodríguez’s vehicle allegedly hit speeds topping 130 mph before exiting at McDaniel Drive. The Infiniti struck another motorist, then lost control and crashed into heavy machinery at a nearby business. The car caught fire after the impact.

Sadly, two passengers, a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl, died in the crash. Rodríguez was thrown from the vehicle and transported to Baptist Medical Center, where he remains hospitalized. The other motorist involved was not injured.

Multiple Charges Filed

Rodríguez now faces two counts of First-Degree Murder, two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor, and one count of Felony Fleeing. The investigation is ongoing.