RURAL ARKANSAS — A simple act of kindness along Interstate 57 in rural Arkansas turned into a moment of relief for a stranded motorcyclist after a passing driver stopped in the dark to help the rider get back on the road.
The motorist said the encounter happened after noticing a biker pushing his motorcycle along the shoulder of the highway more than three miles away from the nearest gas station.
Stranded Biker Spotted on Interstate 57
According to the driver who shared the story, the biker was walking alongside his motorcycle on the shoulder of I-57 late at night, trying to move the disabled bike toward the next gas station.
The area was described as dark and rural, making the situation potentially dangerous for someone stranded on the highway. Seeing the rider struggling along the side of the road, the motorist decided to stop and offer help.
Gas Run and Unexpected Battery Problem
The driver said he first went to purchase a jug of gasoline so the biker could refuel the motorcycle and continue his trip. However, when the rider tried to start the bike after adding fuel, another problem appeared — the motorcycle’s battery had died…