Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 3
Operator #: 3818
Accident #: 3
Station Sending: SPTK
#(1) Deceased
#(4) Injured
Date of Crash: 01/08/2026
Time: 3:26 pm
Location: HIGHWAY 270 W
City: MAGNET COVE
County: HOT SPRING
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JERI WINIECKI (2) | 43 | HOT SPRINGS | F | X |
| Additional Deceased |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RYAN WINIECKI (2) | 18 | HOT SPRINGS | F | X | ||
| RICKY SMITH (1) | 48 | LEOLA | M | X | ||
| SONYA BROWN (1) | 47 | CARTHAGE | F | X | ||
| GORDON BARNER (1) | 46 | PINE BLUFF | M | X |
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. CADILLAC
2010
WB
270 W
2. BUICK
2025
EB
270 W
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Initial Narrative:
V1 CROSSED THE CENTER LANE AND STRUCK V2. V2 LEFT THE ROADWAY AND OVERTURNED.
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| Weather Condition: CLOUDY | Road Condition: WET | |
| Injured Taken To: CHI ST VINCENT / BAPTIST MEDICAL | Body Held At: HOT SPRING COUNTY | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: TRP TYREE SAMPSON 191 | Agency: ASP |