Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 23
Operator #: 3818
Accident #: 23
Station Sending: SPTD
#(1) Deceased
#(3) Injured
Date of Crash: 01/29/2026
Time: 7:48 am
Location: I-55 NB / 9 MM
City: MARION
County: CRITTENDEN
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATTHEW COLES (3) | 43 | MARION | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINOR (3) | Unknown | X | ||||
| ZIVKO JOSIPOVIC (2) | 57 | HUDSONVILLE MI | M | X | ||
| RONNIE BLACK (1) | 50 | WALNUT RIDGE | M | X |
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. FREIGHLINER
2017
NB
I-55
2. FREIGHTLINER
2019
NB
I-55
3. HONDA ACCORD
2006
SB
I-55
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Initial Narrative:
V1 WAS MERGING FROM THE REST AREA. V2 STRUCK THE REAR OF V1. V2 LEFT THE ROADWAY CROSSING THE CABLE BARRIERS AND ENTERED INTO THE SB LANES STRIKING V3 HEAD ON.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: ICY | |
| Injured Taken To: BAPTIST | Body Held At: WOLFE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: TRP DYLAN EVANS 178 | Agency: ASP |