A Little Rock man died Tuesday, January 6, 2026, following a single-vehicle crash in rural Saline County that occurred shortly before midday, according to the Arkansas State Police.
Francisco Diaz-Rivera, 37, was a passenger in a 2020 Dodge traveling west on Green Road when the vehicle left the roadway and struck a tree. The crash was reported at approximately 10:52 a.m. Weather conditions at the time were clear, and the road surface was dry.
Diaz-Rivera was transported to Baptist Hospital in Little Rock, where he was pronounced dead. His body is being held at Baptist Hospital pending further arrangements.
The Arkansas State Police is leading the investigation into the crash. No additional information regarding the driver or other occupants has been released at this time.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Arkansas State Police. The investigation is ongoing.