Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 216
Operator #: 3818
Accident #: 207
Station Sending: SPTC
#(1) Deceased
#(1) Injured
Date of Crash: 07/02/2026
Time: 7:24 AM
Location: HIGHLAND / HIGHWAY 18 / EASLEY
City: JONESBORO
County: CRAIGHEAD
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESLEY PALMER (1) | 20 | MANILA | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINOR (3) | UNKNOWN | X |
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. FORD F150
2021
WB
HWY 18
2. FREIGHTLINER
2025
EB
HWY 18
3. GMC YUKON
2018
EB
HWY 18
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Initial Narrative:
V1 CROSSED THE CENTER LEFT TURN LANE AND STRUCK V2. THE IMPACT FROM V1 PUSHED V2 INTO THE OUTSIDE LANE CAUSING V2 TO STRIKE V3.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: ST BERNARDS | Body Held At: ST BERNARDS HOSPITAL | |
| NOK Notified: YES | Investigating Officer: CPL ZACH KAJA 1126 | Agency: JONESBORO PD |