A Drew County, Arkansas Sheriff's deputy was killed in a crash during a pursuit early Thursday morning.
Deputy Timothy Braden attempted to pull over Samuel Vincent's vehicle shortly after 1:30 a.m. when the 23-year-old refused to stop, according to The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette.
An Arkansas State Police report states that both men lost control of their vehicle, causing them to leave the road and strike a tree and a power pole.
The 29-year-old deputy was transported to Drew Memorial Hospital in Monticello where he was pronounced dead. The suspect was hospitalized with injuries.
Vincent is being held on charges of first-degree murder, fleeing, possession of schedule VI controlled substances and drug paraphernalia.
The crash is currently under investigation.
Funeral arrangements are pending.