Just before 3:30 p.m. on April 17, 2024, Northwest Patrol Officers with the Little Rock Police Department responded to a vehicle vs. pedestrian, hit and run collision at Park Plaza Mall. When they arrived, they observed an unresponsive pedestrian on the ground outside of the Dillard’s entrance. The vehicle left the scene. MEMS responded and transported the victim, later identified as 79-year-old Gayle Sipes of Little Rock, where she later succumbed to injuries. Shortly afterwards, next of kin was notified.

Accident Reconstruction Officers were called and responded to process the scene and take photographs, collect evidence, and take measurements. At this point in the investigation, no charges have been filed pending a comprehensive review. This investigation is ongoing.