Little Rock Man Charged with Capital Murder After Fatal Crash During Police Pursuit

Little Rock, AR – A 37-year-old man, Patrick Hardy, has been arrested and charged with capital murder following a police pursuit that ended in a fatal crash on Friday evening, March 6, 2026. The incident resulted in the death of a passenger, 49-year-old Stephanie Eperson.

Details of the Incident

According to Little Rock Police Department (LRPD) reports, officers responded to a call around 10 p.m. Regarding shots being fired from a vehicle THV11. The caller provided a license plate number, which led officers to locate Hardy in the vehicle. Police observed Hardy running a red light, initiating a pursuit.

The chase concluded near the intersection of North Rodney Parham Road and Van Lee Drive. Hardy lost control of the vehicle, colliding with two unoccupied vehicles and a house City of Little Rock.

Fatalities and Injuries

Stephanie Eperson, a passenger in Hardy’s vehicle, sustained a laceration as a result of the crash. She was transported to a local hospital, where she later died from her injuries THV11. Hardy also received medical attention at a local hospital before being taken into custody.

Charges Filed

Patrick Hardy is facing multiple charges, including capital murder, fleeing, unauthorized use of another person’s property, first-degree criminal mischief, resisting arrest, reckless driving, running a red light, and failure to wear a seatbelt Arkansas Online. He is currently being held at the Pulaski County jail without bond Arkansas Online.

Ongoing Investigation

The Little Rock Police Department is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the initial reports of shots fired from the vehicle KATV. Accident Reconstruction Officers processed the scene to gather evidence and determine the cause of the crash City of Little Rock.