Summaries for Year 2009
Fatal #: 88 & 89
Operator #: BILL CLAY
Accident #: 77
Station Sending: SPTH
#(2) Deceased
#(2) Injured
Date of Crash: 03/07/2009
Time: 11:06 pm
Location: 2600 HWY 255/CLAYTON EXPRESSWAY
City: FORT SMITH
County: SEBASTIAN
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE PURVIS (1) | 07/24/1971 | LITTLE ROCK ARKANSAS | M | X | ||
| KIM M. TRAN (1) | 07/29/1983 | VAN BUREN ARKANSAS | F | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COURTNEY PURVIS (1) | 07/22/1988 | FORT SMITH ARKANSAS | F | X | ||
| CAMILLA MAY (1) | 01/08/1988 | VAN BUREN ARKANSAS | F | X |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. FORD MUSTANG
2001
WEST
255/CLAYTON EXPY
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Initial Narrative:
V-1 WAS RACING A BLACK DODG PK TK IN THE WRONG LANE WESTBOUND IN EASTBOUND LANES THE DRIVER SWERVED BACK INTO THE WESTBOUND LANE TO AVOID ON COMING TRAFFIC. THE DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF THE CAR SPUN OUT OF CONTROL LEFT THE ROADWAY AND HIT A TREE.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: ST.EDWARDS & SPARKS HOSPITALS | Body Held At: ST.EDWARDS HOSPITAL | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: OFC. WES MILAM 4320 | Agency: FORT SMITH PD |