Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 180
Operator #: 3818
Accident #: 171
Station Sending: SPTC
#(1) Deceased
#(3) Injured
Date of Crash: 05/30/2026
Time: 10:15 PM
Location: 8831 HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH
City: RURAL
County: CRAIGHEAD
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRANKIE UPTON (1) | 76 | WALNUT RIDGE | F | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMMY UPTON (1) | 54 | JONESBORO | F | X | ||
| JEAN GOZA (2) | 47 | JONESBORO | F | X | ||
| BOBBY GOZA (2) | 48 | JONESBORO | M | X |
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. BUICK LESABRE
2002
SB
STATE HIGHWAY 1
2. CADILLAC XT4
2020
NB
STATE HIGHWAY 1
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Initial Narrative:
V1 CROSSED THE CENTERLINE, AND STRUCK V2 HEAD ON. V2 THEN LEFT THE ROADWAY AND OVERTURNED.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: ST BERNARDS MEDICAL CENTER / NEA BAPTIST HOSPITAL | Body Held At: EMERSON FUNERAL HOME | |
| NOK Notified: YES | Investigating Officer: TRP CODY JACKSON 279 | Agency: ASP |