Man charged in traffic death appears in court

Forty-five-year-old Ian Michael Tice pled not guilty to negligent homicide and other charges related to a fatal crash in November.

Feb. 6, 2026 at 11:15am

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A 45-year-old man named Ian Michael Tice appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court on Monday and pled not guilty to charges of negligent homicide, driving while intoxicated, having an open container of alcohol in his vehicle, driving left of center, and obstructing governmental operation. The charges stem from a November 10 accident that killed 19-year-old Adrianna Alsup.

Why it matters

This case highlights ongoing concerns about repeat offenders and the challenges of addressing drunk driving and traffic fatalities, especially in rural areas. Tice had two previous felony arrests in Baxter County, and a petition to revoke his probation was filed just before the fatal accident.

The details

According to the police report, Tice's 1966 Ford-350 crossed the centerline and struck Alsup's vehicle, causing it to rotate on the roadway before being hit by another car. Tice initially told officers he had not been driving the vehicle and the driver had fled the scene. He is currently an inmate in the Baxter County Detention Center with bond set at $50,000.

  • The fatal accident happened shortly after noon on November 10 along State Highway 201 North in the Clarkridge area.
  • Tice appeared in Baxter County Circuit Court on Monday, February 6, 2026 and pled not guilty to the charges.

The players

Ian Michael Tice

A 45-year-old man from Mountain Home, Arkansas who is facing negligent homicide and other charges related to a fatal car crash in November.

Adrianna Alsup

A 19-year-old from Mountain Home, Arkansas who was killed in the November 10 car crash.

Sarah Alsup

The grandmother of Adrianna Alsup, who was sentenced to five years probation after pleading guilty to a hit-and-run accident that killed 27-year-old William Billy Herrmann in December last year.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Ian Michael Tice out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights ongoing concerns about repeat offenders and the challenges of addressing drunk driving and traffic fatalities, especially in rural areas. It also raises questions about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in preventing such tragedies from occurring.