Why Did Justin Battenfield Flee
BY IGONK, FEBRUARY 16, 2026
Weba driver was killed in a wreck during an attempted traffic stop in south fort smith after fleeing law enforcement for about 20 miles. Justin battenfield, 34, of van. Webjustin battenfield died when a state trooper bumped his truck at 109 miles per hour, using what is known as a precision immobilization technique, or pit.