Arkansas motorcyclist dies in crash after trying to pass vehicle, authorities say

A 38-year-old Arkansan died in a wreck Thursday afternoon after losing control of his motorcycle, state police said.

According to a preliminary report, the crash happened on Arkansas 112 in Tontitown shortly before 12:30 p.m.

Jason Clay Hulse of Siloam Springs was headed south on the highway when he tried to pass a vehicle and lost control of his Victory motorcycle, the report states.

State police said the road was dry and the weather was clear at the time of the Washington County crash. No other injuries were reported.

At least 221 people have died in wrecks on state roads this year, according to preliminary data.

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