Summaries for Year 2021
Fatal #: 88
Operator #: 3703
Accident #: 79
Station Sending: SPTD
#(1) Deceased
#(0) Injured
Date of Crash: 03/10/2021
Time: 3:15 pm
Location: I40 WESTBOUND @ 284 MILE MARKER
City: WEST MEMPHIS
County: CRITTENDEN
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALDMAR BROWN (1) | 32 | MARION | F | X |
| Additional Deceased |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
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| No injured listed | ||||||
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. CHEVROLET SPARK
2017
WEST
I40
2. FREIGHTLINER
2016
WEST
I40
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Initial Narrative:
V1 WAS TRAVELING WESTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 40 IN THE OUTSIDE LANE NEAR THE 284 MILE MARKER. V2 WAS ALSO TRAVELING WESTBOUND IN FRONT OF V1. V2 WAS SLOWING DOWN TO ENTER THE WEIGH STATION WHEN V1 FAILED TO SLOW DOWN AND STRUCK V2 IN THE REAR.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: N/A | Body Held At: WOLFE BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: TRP. SPENCER MORRIS 291 | Agency: SPTD |