Two Batesville students killed and two injured in car crash

Two Batesville School District high school students died following a wreck on Gap Road. Two other teenagers suffered severe injuries during the single-vehicle collision on Monday afternoon. Police have not released the names of the students who were killed.

Officers responded to the scene at around 4:40 p.m. on Gap Road. Batesville police officers secured the area. Arkansas State Police then arrived to take over the investigation.

Arkansas State Police confirmed that two additional high school students suffered serious injuries. Cave City School District officials confirmed that one injured student attends Cave City High School. First responders airlifted the two surviving teenagers to a local hospital for medical treatment.

“We ask our Pioneer Nation to keep these families, our neighboring school district, and all those affected by this tragedy in their thoughts. During this difficult time, we encourage everyone to extend kindness, compassion, and respect for those who are grieving,” a social post from the Batesville School District read.

The Arkansas State Police investigates fatal collisions on local roads across the state. Troopers gather physical evidence to reconstruct vehicle movements. Investigators prepare collision reports for local agencies.

The collision occurred on Gap Road in Batesville. Authorities continue to examine the site.