A Fort Smith woman died early Wednesday morning after the all-terrain vehicle she was riding in lost control and rolled over on State Highway 96 in rural Sebastian County, according to Arkansas State Police.
Crystal Bieler, 41, was a passenger in a 2025 Polaris RZR that was traveling westbound on State Highway 96 near Dalmut Road when the crash occurred at approximately 2:20 a.m. on Feb. 11. State Police reported that the driver lost control while exiting a right curve, causing the vehicle to strike a ditch and roll over.
Bieler was transported to Mercy Hospital Fort Smith, where she died from her injuries. Her body was later transferred to the Sebastian County Coroner. Weather and road conditions were clear and dry at the time of the crash, according to the report.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Arkansas State Police. The investigation is ongoing.