Summaries for Year 2020
More than one summary was filed under accident #408 in
2020. The people and vehicles below are from the records filed under that
accident number and have not yet been confirmed against this specific crash.
Fatal #: 450 & 451
Operator #: 3802
Accident #: 408
Station Sending: SPTD
#(2) Deceased
#(1) Injured
Date of Crash: 09/19/2020
Time: 9:00 am
Location: I40 / 249MM
City: RURAL SAINT FRANCIS
County: SAINT FRANCIS
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARBARA A. WATTS (1) | 69 | MEMPHIS TN | F | X | ||
| DIANA T. FARR (1) | 63 | MEMPHIS TN | F | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THERON T. BUSBY (2) | 48 | WACO TX | M | X |
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. NISSAN ALTIMA
2012
WB
I40
2. FREIGHTLINER
2015
WB
I40
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Initial Narrative:
V-1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 40 NEAR MILE MARKER 249 IN THE LEFT (FAST) LANE. V-2 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 40 NEAR MILE MARKER 249 IN THE LEFT (FAST) LANE BEHIND V-1. V-1 SLOWED DOWN WHILE IN THE LEFT (FAST) LANE AND V-2 IMPACTED THE REAR OF V-1'S VEHICLE. AFTER IMPACT V-1 AND V-2 LEFT THE ROADWAY TO THE LEFT AND CAME TO FINAL REST IN THE GRASS MEDIAN DIRECTLY SOUTH OF THE WESTBOUND LANES.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER | Body Held At: FORREST CITY MEDICAL CENTER | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: TRP. TANNER R HESS 87 | Agency: SPTD |