Fayetteville Police civilian killed in Sunday accident

FAYETTEVILLE -- A woman who worked as a report specialist for the Fayetteville Police Department died Sunday after the pickup she was driving veered off a Washington County road and hit a tree, state and local officials said.

Michelle J. Chickillo, 48, was driving in overcast and wet conditions on Round Mountain Road east of Fayetteville at 8 a.m. Sunday, according to an Arkansas State Police report. She was alone in the vehicle.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with her family, friends and co-workers during this difficult time," a release on the Fayetteville Police Facebook page stated Monday morning. "She will be greatly missed."

Chickillo had worked as a civilian in the department's records division since 2010, Sgt. Craig Stout said.

NW News on 01/27/2015

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