Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 166
Operator #: 3818
Accident #: 159
Station Sending: SPTA
#(1) Deceased
#(0) Injured
Date of Crash: 05/25/2026
Time: 2:25 PM
Location: 1860 HIGHWAY 36
City: RURAL
County: FAULKNER
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES PEYTON UPTON (1) | 61 | HEBER SPRINGS | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. GMC SIERRA
2022
NB
SH 36
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Initial Narrative:
V1 FAILED TO NEGOTIATE A LEFT CURVE AND LEFT THE ROADWAY. V1 STRUCK A MAILBOX, AND THEN A CULVERT CAUSING V1 TO BECOME AIRBORNE. V1 THEN OVERTURNED SEVERAL TIMES.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: | Body Held At: FAULKNER COUNTY CORONERS OFFICE | |
| NOK Notified: YES | Investigating Officer: CPL TAYLOR S ELKINS | Agency: ASP |