Charges were updated on the driver that was involved in a high-speed crash that killed a Fort Smith man on Saturday to include Manslaughter, according to a press release from the office of Sebastian County Prosecutor Dan Shue.
Kevin Swafford of Paris is now charged with Manslaughter, a Class D felony, as well as two counts each of Felony Fleeing, and Criminal Mischief. No bond has been set on the charges.
Calvin Eubanks, 25, of Fort Smith was a passenger in the suspect’s vehicle, a 2003 Pontiac Grand Am. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Swafford , ran a red light while traveling at a high rate of speed, prompting a collision involving three other vehicles at the intersection of Zero and 31st streets.
When the wreck occurred, Swafford was fleeing from an ASP Trooper who attempted to stop him because his vehicle didn’t have a license plate. During the pursuit, Swafford disregarded multiple traffic lights while travelling at a high rate of speed in heavy traffic.
Swafford and Eubanks were both ejected in the wreck. Swafford is being held without bond at Sebastian County Detention Center on felony Fleeing charges after being treated for minor injuries at Mercy Hospital Fort Smith. He was also an absconder fro parole, which triggered a parole violation.
The drivers of a Toyota 4-Runner and a 2022 Kia Soul involved in the wreck were not injured. The 17-year-old driver of a 2020 Hyundai Genesis was transported to Mercy for treatment of minor injuries.
