A high-speed police chase in West Memphis, Arkansas, resulted in the death of a construction worker and serious injuries to another on September 18, 2024. The incident began when West Memphis Police stopped a maroon Corvette for a traffic violation, but the driver fled, speeding into a construction zone on Interstate 55. The suspect struck two workers from the Arkansas Department of Transportation, fatally injuring 36-year-old Justin Delgado from Lola, Texas, while the second worker was taken to a hospital in critical condition. The Corvette was later found by Memphis police engulfed in flames, and the suspect remains at large. Arkansas State Police are conducting an investigation into the incident, confirming that no state troopers were involved in the pursuit. They are urging anyone with information about the suspect to come forward.