Summaries for Year 2025
Fatal #: 289
Operator #: 3715
Accident #: 258
Station Sending: SPTD
#(1) Deceased
#(1) Injured
Date of Crash: 07/26/2025
Time: 5:05 pm
Location: I-40 EASTBOUND 209 MILE MARKER
City:
County: MONROE
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RULON PITCHER (1) | 77 | DUBLIN | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT SOHNS (1) | 71 | CLEBURNE | M | X |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. FREIGHTLINER
EAST
I40
2. VOLVO
2021
EAST
I40
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Initial Narrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND IN THE RIGHT LANE. V2 WAS PARKED ON THE SOUTH SHOULDER AHEAD OF V1. V1 VEERED TO THE RIGHT AND CROSSED OVER THE FOG LINE STRIKING THE REAR OF V2. V1 TRAVELED APPROXIMATELY 118 FEET STRIKING THE CABLE BARRIER CAUSING THE PASSENGER OF V1 TO BE EJECTED. V1 CAUGHT FIRE AND CAME TO REST FACING NORTHEAST.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER | Body Held At: MONROE COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: TRP CADE M PADGETT 108 | Agency: ASP |