VIOLET HILL, Ark. – Authorities have confirmed the death of 64-year-old Matthew Bruyette of Violet Hill following a tragic vehicle collision on Wednesday in Izard County. The Arkansas State Police reported that Bruyette was operating a 2022 Polaris RZR side-by-side when it collided with a Dodge Ram 3500 along the 4500 block of Johnson View Road in the community of Wiseman.
According to investigators, the Dodge Ram was backing a trailer into a driveway at the time of the crash. For reasons still under review, Bruyette’s Polaris struck the front of the truck, causing the side-by-side to overturn and eject him. Emergency responders transported him to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the Dodge Ram was unharmed.
Authorities continue to investigate the incident, reviewing factors such as speed, visibility, and vehicle positioning. Crash reconstruction experts are also examining the scene. The Arkansas State Police emphasized the dangers of side-by-side utility vehicles, particularly rollovers and ejections, and encouraged the use of seatbelts and proper restraints.
Bruyette’s passing has left the Violet Hill community in shock. Friends and neighbors remember him as an active and well-liked resident whose sudden death is deeply mourned.
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