A 27-year-old El Dorado man was killed Thursday night, January 15, 2026, after the vehicle he was driving left the roadway and struck a tree on Highway 355 near Falcon in Nevada County.
DeMarcus Aaron, 27, of El Dorado, was behind the wheel of a 2013 Nissan traveling southbound on Highway 355 when the vehicle departed the road and collided with a tree. The crash occurred at approximately 10:59 p.m. under clear skies and dry road conditions.
Aaron was transported to Magnolia Regional hospital following the crash. He was later pronounced dead. His remains are being held at the Nevada County Coroner’s office.
The Arkansas State Police is investigating the crash. No additional vehicles were involved.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Arkansas State Police. The investigation is ongoing.