Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 2
Operator #: 3818
Accident #: 2
Station Sending: SPTJ
#(1) Deceased
#(1) Injured
Date of Crash: 01/05/2026
Time: 10:38 pm
Location: I-40 WB / 78 MM
City: LONDON
County: POPE
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JASON DOTSON (2) | 47 | DOVER | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONEY LEVEL HALE (3) | 47 | BENTON | M | X |
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. VOLVO SEMI
2015
WB
I-40
2. CHEVY MALIBU
2024
EB
I-40
3. INTERNATIONAL
2025
WB
I-40
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Initial Narrative:
V2 WAS EB IN WB LANE OF I-40. V1 OBSERVED V2 TRAVELING THE WRONG WAY AND STEERED RIGHT TO AVOID V2. V2 STRUCK THE REAR OF V1. V2 THEN TRAVELED IN THE INSIDE LANE AND STRUCK V3 HEAD ON.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: ST. MARY'S REGIONAL | Body Held At: POPE COUNTY CORONER'S OFFICE | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: CPL KYLE JOHNSON 449 | Agency: ASP |