A Springdale man died Friday, February 20, 2026, following a two-vehicle crash on State Highway 265 near Old Missouri Road in Springdale, according to the Arkansas State Police.
Pedro Hernandez-Meza, 36, of Springdale, was fatally injured after the 2013 Kia Soul he was driving rear-ended a 2003 GMC Savana that had stopped to turn onto a private drive. Both vehicles were traveling northbound on State Highway 265 at the time of the 9 p.m. crash. Hernandez-Meza was ejected from his vehicle upon impact.
Hernandez-Meza was transported to Northwest Medical Center Springdale, where he was pronounced dead. His body is being held at Northwest Medical Center Springdale. Weather conditions at the time of the crash were cloudy, though the roadway was dry, according to the crash report.
The crash occurred in Washington County and is being investigated by the Arkansas State Police.
This report is based on preliminary information from the Arkansas State Police. The investigation is ongoing.