Harrison Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase on Highway 126

Dillon Kelly charged with fleeing, reckless driving, and speeding after nearly causing a head-on collision

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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A 33-year-old Harrison man, Dillon Kelly, was arrested and charged with multiple offenses after leading a Baxter County deputy on a high-speed chase on Highway 126 that nearly resulted in a head-on collision with another driver. Kelly was released on $1,310 bond after being taken into custody.

Why it matters

High-speed chases pose a serious risk to public safety, and this incident highlights the need for law enforcement to balance apprehending suspects with protecting innocent drivers on the road. The case also raises questions about the factors that may drive someone to flee from police and the appropriate response from the criminal justice system.

The details

According to authorities, a Baxter County deputy clocked Kelly's northbound truck traveling at 80 mph in a 55 mph zone on Highway 126. When the deputy attempted to pull him over, Kelly accelerated further and crossed into the southbound lane to pass another vehicle, nearly causing a head-on collision and forcing the other driver to slam on the brakes. Kelly then turned onto Highway 5 North before pulling into a driveway and stopping, where he was taken into custody.

  • Around 7:14 p.m. on March 2, 2026, the deputy clocked Kelly's truck speeding on Highway 126.

The players

Dillon Kelly

A 33-year-old Harrison, Arkansas resident who was arrested and charged with fleeing by vehicle, reckless driving, speeding, and improper passing after leading a deputy on a high-speed chase.

Baxter County Sheriff's Deputy

The law enforcement officer who initiated the pursuit of Kelly after clocking his vehicle traveling at 80 mph in a 55 mph zone.

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What they’re saying

“I'm not sure why, it was a dumb choice. I was just trying to outrun you enough to try and turn down a side road and get away.”

— Dillon Kelly (ktlo.com)

What’s next

Kelly was released on $1,310 bond, and the judge will determine if he will face further legal consequences for the incident.

The takeaway

This case highlights the dangers of high-speed chases and the need for law enforcement to carefully balance public safety with apprehending suspects. It also raises questions about the factors that may drive someone to flee from police and the appropriate response from the criminal justice system.