Ki-Be student killed after pickup went off McBee Grade

Published
June 08, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Kiona-Benton City High, Arkansas
I-82
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Incident type
Motorcycle, Crash

Summary

Motorcycle Crash Kiona-Benton City High Arkansas in Kiona-Benton City High, Arkansas: Harlan Kelso, a 16-year-old student from Kiona-Benton City High School, was killed on Friday after the pickup truck he was in flipped down a steep hillside south of Benton City. The accident occurred around 7:30 p.m. when the vehicle lost control while traveling down the McBee Grade road into Kiona. Harlan was thrown from the truck and died at the scene in Benton County. Authorities are investigating why the driver lost control, confirming that impairment was not a factor.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Harlan Kelso Unknown Fatal

Original reporting

Ki-Be student killed after pickup went off McBee Grade | Tri-City Herald

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