PINE BLUFF, Ark. — The Pine Bluff Police Department is investigating after one woman was found dead on the east side of Hazel Street on June 15 in an apparent hit-and-run.
According to reports, officers responded to the area of 33rd and Hazel in reference to a dead body. They discovered skid tire marks and a deceased female who had apparently been struck by an unknown vehicle sometime during the night.
On June 18, police identified the victim as 50-year-old Zedella Samuels.
There is no suspect information at this time, and officials are investigating this fatal hit-and-run as a homicide.
Anyone with information should call the detective office tip line at (870) 730-2106, the detective office at (870) 730-2090, or the dispatch center at (870) 541-5300.
This investigation is currently underway. We will provide updates as they become available.
