Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 239
Operator #: 3715
Accident #: 230
Station Sending: SPTL
#(1) Deceased
#(0) Injured
Date of Crash: 07/22/2026
Time: 8:43 AM
Location: SH 72 AT BIG SPRINGS RD
City: GRAVETTE
County: BENTON
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LOREN FRED COX (2) | 90 | GRAVETTE | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
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| No injured listed | ||||||
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. MACK TRUCK
2022
SOUTH
BIG SPRINGS RD
2. DODGE 1500
2012
EAST
SH 72
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Initial Narrative:
V1 FAILED TO STOP AT THE STOP SIGN. V2 COLLIDED WITH V1. ON 07/24/2026, DRIVER OF V2 SUCCUMBED TO HIS INJURIES.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: MERCY HOSPITAL NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | Body Held At: MERCY HOSITAL NORTHWEST ARKANSAS | |
| NOK Notified: YES | Investigating Officer: TROOPER JAMES S. JONES 498 | Agency: ARKANSAS STATE POLICE |