CONWAY, Ark. — The criminal investigation of Arkansas State Police is now investigating the death of a 46-year-old Conway woman that happened along Highway 64 on October 8.
According to reports, witnesses said they saw 42-year-old Christopher Swillie driving recklessly near Hogan Lane when he hit another vehicle, which lost control and then ended up in the westbound traffic lane. He then hit a third passenger vehicle.
During the accident, the woman 'exited the truck' onto the road and was killed. Swille continued driving erratically in the eastbound lane and left the road several times.
He was later taken to Conway Regional and treated for non-life-threatening injuries, once he was released he was then taken to the Faulkner County Detention Center.
At the recommendation of the Faulkner County prosecutor, Swillie was charged with DWI (drugs) and with second-degree battery.
There were also three other people who were taken to the hospital and treated with non-life-threatening injuries.
There is an ongoing investigation into the incident by ASP's criminal investigation division, and agents will submit a criminal case to the Faulkner County prosecuting attorney once they have completed their investigation.