Summaries for Year 2023
Fatal #: 158
Operator #: 3844
Accident #: 143
Station Sending: SPTH
#(1) Deceased
#(1) Injured
Date of Crash: 04/17/2023
Time: 5:00 am
Location: US 71 & JOHNSON CREEK ROAD
City: Y CITY
County: SCOTT
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER L. LAWRENCE (1) | 50 | MENA AR | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC SCOTT JONES (2) | 50 | NEW BOSTON TX | M | X |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. TOYOTA
2005
SOUTH
US 71
2. FREIGHTLINER
2019
NORTH
US 71
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Initial Narrative:
V-1 WAS TRAVELING SOUTH ON US 71 AND V-2 WAS TRAVELING NORTH ON US 71 NEAR JOHNSON CREEK ROAD. V-1 CROSSED THE MARKED CENTER LINE AND STRUCK V-2 FRONT TO FRONT. OPERATOR OF V-1 WAS PRONOUNCED DECEASED ON THE SCENE. OPERATOR OF V-2 SUFFERED MINOR INJURIES.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: MERCY HOSPITAL WALDRON | Body Held At: SCOTT COUNTY CORONER | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: CPL. MIKE LANCE 446 | Agency: ARKANSAS STATE POLICE |