Summaries for Year 2026
Fatal #: 270
Operator #: 3842
Accident #: 258
Station Sending: SPTA
#(1) Deceased
#(0) Injured
Date of Crash: 08/10/2026
Time: 10:42 AM
Location: I-40 EAST MM 179
City:
County: LONOKE
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WAYNE MITCHELL (1) | 67 | HAZEN | 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. NISSAN
2013
EAST
I-40
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Initial Narrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING EAST ON I-40 NEAR MILE MARKER 179 WHEN IT EXITED THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROADWAY AND ENTERED THE MEDIAN. V1 CONTINUED EAST IN THE MEDIAN UNTIL IT STRUCK THE BRIDGE PIER ON THE NORTHCUTT ROAD OVERPASS.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: N/A | Body Held At: LONOKE COUNTY CORONERS OFFICE | |
| NOK Notified: YES | Investigating Officer: TROOPER ANDREW GARRISON 223 | Agency: ARKANSAS STATE POLICE |