Key Takeaways
- • Michael Vincent Coleman, 43, was arrested and charged with criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder in connection with a multi-vehicle pedestrian strike incident at two Jonesboro locations; he remains held on a $5 million bond.
- • One of four pedestrians struck by the vehicle has died; the victim was identified as Belinda Adams, a Walmart employee, according to family members and NEA reporting.
- • The incident involved strikes at two separate locations: Walmart Market on Harrisburg Road and Craighead Forest, indicating a coordinated or extended incident rather than an isolated accident.
- • Multiple first-degree murder and attempted murder charges have been filed in relation to the incident, reflecting the severity of the alleged conduct and potential fatalities involved.
Summary
On August 18, 2026, a fatal pedestrian incident in Jonesboro resulted in a first-degree murder charge filed against Michael Vincent Coleman, 43. Coleman remains in custody at the Craighead County Detention Center, held on a $5 million bond on charges that include criminal attempt to commit first-degree murder. The incident involved multiple pedestrians struck by a vehicle at two separate Jonesboro locations: Walmart Market on Harrisburg Road and the Craighead Forest area.
One of the four pedestrians struck during the incident has since died from injuries sustained in the collision. The victim was identified as Belinda Adams, a Walmart employee, according to reports from family members and NEA sources. The circumstances surrounding the incident—specifically the involvement of two geographically separate strike locations—suggest either a deliberate pattern of conduct or an extended series of collisions rather than a single accident.
The severity of the charges filed indicates that prosecutors have determined sufficient evidence exists to proceed with attempted murder allegations. The $5 million bond amount reflects the gravity of the charges and the perceived risk to the community. The case remains under investigation by local authorities, with additional charges or developments potentially pending as the legal proceedings advance.
One of the four pedestrians struck during the incident has since died from injuries sustained in the collision. The victim was identified as Belinda Adams, a Walmart employee, according to reports from family members and NEA sources. The circumstances surrounding the incident—specifically the involvement of two geographically separate strike locations—suggest either a deliberate pattern of conduct or an extended series of collisions rather than a single accident.
The severity of the charges filed indicates that prosecutors have determined sufficient evidence exists to proceed with attempted murder allegations. The $5 million bond amount reflects the gravity of the charges and the perceived risk to the community. The case remains under investigation by local authorities, with additional charges or developments potentially pending as the legal proceedings advance.
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