BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Nearly a year after a Centerton car crash that left 57-year-old Edward Gadient dead, Benton County officials have filed charges against a woman.

67-year-old Caron Hardt was arrested on Oct. 30 in connection to the crash. She faces a negligent homicide charge, amongst others.

According to a police report, Hardt crossed the center line, sideswiping one car before colliding head-on with Gadient's vehicle. Gadient was transported to the hospital for injuries to his legs and was later pronounced dead after falling into cardiac arrest.

"They're going through a horrific incident that has completely changed their lives, and I don't want to downplay that," said Bryan Sexton, Benton County Prosecuting Attorney.

Investigators say a toxicology report showed that H

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