Penny Bowling dies in fatal Eureka Springs hit-and-run

Penny Bowling dies in fatal Eureka Springs hit-and-run

Fatal Eureka Springs hit-and-run death of Penny Bowling

According to a Monday news release from Arkansas State Police, 61-year-old Penny Bowling of Holiday Island has been identified as the individual killed in the hit-and-run incident that occurred early Saturday morning.

Arkansas State Police troopers were dispatched around 2:45 a.m. on Saturday after receiving reports of a pedestrian being struck by a vehicle on Arkansas 187, near Nightingale Road, which is north of Eureka Springs.

Penny Bowling was pronounced dead at approximately 3:30 a.m. by the Carroll County coroner.

Investigators believe the vehicle involved in the collision was a newer model, white Chevrolet pickup truck. Arkansas State Police are actively seeking public assistance to help locate both the suspect vehicle and its driver.

Individuals with any potential information regarding this incident are strongly encouraged to contact Arkansas State Police Troop L at (479) 751-6663.