In Loving Memory of Keirra Calvin: Forrest City Woman Identified as Victim in Fatal Hit-and-Run

FORREST CITY, Ark. — The Forrest City community is mourning the loss of 28-year-old Keirra Calvin, a Forrest City woman who was killed in a fatal hit-and-run crash during the early morning hours of Friday, August 21, 2026.

According to the Forrest City Police Department, Calvin was walking along Newcastle Road shortly after midnight when she was struck by a pickup truck. The collision left her critically injured, and she was transported to Forrest City Medical Center for emergency medical treatment. Despite efforts to save her, Calvin was pronounced dead at the hospital.

Her death has left family members, friends, and members of the community grieving the sudden loss of a young woman whose life was tragically cut short.

A Tragic Early-Morning Collision

Police said the crash occurred shortly after midnight as Calvin was walking along Newcastle Road. Investigators determined that she had been struck by a pickup truck, but the driver did not immediately remain at the scene.

The circumstances surrounding the collision prompted an investigation by Forrest City authorities, who worked to determine the vehicle involved and identify the person behind the wheel.

As investigators followed the available evidence, they were able to locate a vehicle believed to have been involved in the crash with the assistance of an OnStar alert system. The technology helped officers track the vehicle to a residence on Tennessee Street.

Officers went to the home and made contact with 28-year-old Isacc Sanders, who police identified as the person believed to have been driving the vehicle at the time of the crash.

Driver Told Police He Thought He Hit a Deer

According to investigators, Sanders told police that he had been traveling along Newcastle Road toward Arkansas Street when he struck something in the roadway.

Sanders reportedly said he believed the object he struck was a deer.

Police, however, determined that the collision involved Calvin, who was walking along the roadway at the time. The investigation ultimately led to Sanders being taken into custody.

He was transported to the county jail and booked on a charge of negligent homicide. Sanders was later released after posting a $100,000 bond.

The case remains a matter for the legal system, and the investigation and court proceedings will determine the full circumstances surrounding the crash.

Remembering Keirra Calvin

For those who knew Keirra Calvin, her death represents far more than a police investigation or a tragic traffic incident. She was a 28-year-old woman whose life, relationships, hopes, and future were abruptly taken away.

A sudden death can leave loved ones struggling with grief and unanswered questions. In the aftermath of a tragedy such as this, family and friends are often left remembering the everyday moments that made their loved one special—the conversations, laughter, memories, and experiences that can never be replaced.

Keirra’s life should be remembered for the person she was rather than only for the circumstances of her death. Her name now carries the memories of those who knew and loved her, and those memories will remain with them as they navigate the difficult days ahead.

A Community Left Grieving

Fatal crashes affect more than the people directly involved. They can send shockwaves through families, neighborhoods, and entire communities. The loss of a young life is especially painful, leaving loved ones to face a future without the person they expected to continue sharing life’s milestones with them.

Keirra Calvin’s death is a heartbreaking reminder of how quickly an ordinary night can become a devastating moment. It also underscores the importance of drivers remaining alert, stopping after a collision, and immediately contacting emergency services when a crash occurs.

While the investigation continues through the appropriate authorities and the legal process moves forward, the focus for Calvin’s loved ones remains on mourning her loss and honoring her memory.

In Loving Memory

In loving memory of Keirra Calvin, 28, of Forrest City, Arkansas.

May she be remembered not simply as the victim of a fatal hit-and-run crash, but as a daughter, family member, friend, and cherished human being whose life mattered deeply to those around her.

Her passing has created a painful absence that words cannot fully express. The days ahead may bring difficult moments for everyone who knew her, but the memories she left behind can provide a lasting connection to the life she lived.

May Keirra Calvin rest in peace, and may her family, friends, and everyone affected by this tragedy find strength and comfort as they grieve her untimely passing.

Rest in peace, Keirra Calvin. You will be remembered.