Summaries for Year 2025
Fatal #: 196
Operator #: 3863
Accident #: 174
Station Sending: SPTJ
#(1) Deceased
#(1) Injured
Date of Crash: 06/07/2025
Time: 7:05 pm
Location: I-40 EASTBOUND / 108MM
City: MORRILTON
County: CONWAY
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROCHELLE RASMUSSEN (3) | 46 | LOUIVILLE KY | F | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GONZALO ORTEGA (4) | 27 | HOBBS NM | M | X |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. FREIGHTLINER
2021
EAST
I-40
2. VOLVO
2022
EAST
I-40
3. NISSAN
2021
EAST
I-40
4. RAM
2023
EAST
I-40
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Initial Narrative:
DUE TO A CRASH AHEAD V1 WAS STOPPED IN THE RIGHT LANE OF I-40EB AT THE 108MM. V2 WAS STOPPED A SHORT DISTANCE BEHIND V1. V3 WAS STOPPED BEHIND V2. V4 FAILED TO STOP AND STRUCK THE REAR OF V3. V3 ROTATED COUNTERCLOCKWISE STRIKING THE REAR OF V2 WITH ITS PASSENGER SIDE. V3 WAS COMPRESSED BETWEEN V4 AND V2 CAUSING V2 TO STRIKE THE REAR OF V1.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: CONWAY REGIONAL | Body Held At: CONWAY COUNTY CORONER | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: SGT. MATT WILLIAMS #260 | Agency: ARKANSAS STATE POLICE |