Jogger struck and killed near Prairie Grove

A female jogger was struck and killed Tuesday morning while running on U.S. 62 at Little Elm Road near Prairie Grove.

The victim is identified by police as Deborah Hildebrand, 46, of Prairie Grove. She was prononced dead at the scene by the county coroner, O’Brien said. She was running eastbound on the shoulder, he said.

Jason Purvis, 35, of Prairie Grove, was driving a black Jeep westbound on U.S. 62 when he crossed onto the shoulder and struck Hildebrand, O’Brien said. The accident occurred about 7:45 a.m.

Purvis was taken to the Washington County Detention Center in connection with negligent homicide, reckless driving and and driving right of roadway, O'Brien said.

The investigation is continuing, O’Brien said.

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