Jonesboro Man Dies After Vehicle Accelerates into Firestone Building - Jonesboro Right Now

Published
June 22, 2026
Outcome
Fatal
Location
Jonesboro, Arkansas
Firestone Complete Auto Care, 2106 Wilkins Ave
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Incident type
Crash

Summary

Car Crash Jonesboro Arkansas in Jonesboro, Arkansas: A 35-year-old Jonesboro man died after a vehicle he was driving accelerated into a Firestone Complete Auto Care building. According to police, the man attempted to brake while leaving the parking lot, but the vehicle accelerated into the building. The man's wife and a child were also in the vehicle; the child was properly buckled in a car seat, while the driver was unrestrained. The incident occurred on June 17 around 12:36 p.m. at 2106 Wilkins Ave. Family confirmed on social media that the man died over the weekend following the crash.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Chris Turner Driver Fatal
Turner's wife Passenger Unknown

Original reporting

Jonesboro Man Dies After Vehicle Accelerates into Firestone Building - Jonesboro Right Now

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