A vehicle slammed into a building at Junior Deputy Baseball Park in Little Rock and sped away last month, leaving behind a large hole in an exterior wall and no sign of who was behind the wheel. Weeks later, investigators still don't know who did it, and they're asking the public for help.
What Happened at the Cantrell Road Ballpark
Little Rock police officers responded to the youth baseball complex at 2400 Cantrell Road on October 17 after a vehicle struck one of the park's buildings and left the scene, according to the KARK report on the department's findings. The collision caused substantial damage, including a large hole torn into one of the building's exterior walls, per that account. The vehicle was gone by the time officers arrived, and its driver has not been identified.
As reported by KATV, the Little Rock Police Department described the damage simply as significant, noting the crash “resulted in a large amount of damage to the structure.” The station's report did not identify the vehicle's make, model, or any other distinguishing details, and no suspect has been named.
Park Known for Its Miracle League Field
Junior Deputy Baseball Park is a youth baseball complex owned by the City of Little Rock but maintained by Junior Deputy Baseball, according to a city land needs assessment. The complex includes eight fields, among them a Miracle League field designed for children and adults with a range of diagnoses, the same assessment notes.
Police Still Searching for Answers
No arrests or suspect information have been released in the weeks since the crash, and the circumstances of exactly how or when during the day the collision occurred have not been detailed publicly. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Little Rock Police Department at 501-918-5108, per the department's request relayed in the same KATV report.
