Indiana man dies in I-30 crash

HOPE – An Indiana man died this (Tuesday) morning in a one vehicle crash at the 35 mile marker of Interstate 30 West near Hope. According to the preliminary report of the Arkansas State Police, Brian M. Gravante, 45, of Lafayette, Indiana was driving a 2018 Freightliner tractor-trailer rig westbound when it exited the roadway, running into the median and striking a tree.

Gravante was pronounced dead at the scene at 8:52 am by Hempstead County Coroner David Peters. State Police Corporal Darren Henley was the investigating officer.