Summaries for Year 2023
Fatal #: 225
Operator #: 3802
Accident #: 204
Station Sending: SPTD
#(1) Deceased
#(2) Injured
Date of Crash: 05/29/2023
Time: 4:13 pm
Location: 40EB / 284
City: WEST MEMPHIS
County: CRITTENDEN
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY BUSBY (2) | 24 | DUCK HILLS MS | F | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FREDDY COTTO JR. (2) | 24 | OXFORD MS | M | X | ||
| ABDI MAHBI () | 30 | SAN ANTONIO TX | M | X |
| Additional Injured |
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. HINO BOX VAN
2008
EAST
I-40
2. CADILLAC DEVILLE
1986
EAST
I-40
3. VOLVO TRACTOR TRAILER
2019
EAST
I-40
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Initial Narrative:
V1 (UNOCCUPIED) WAS STOPPED FACING EASTBOUND ON INTERSTATE 40 AT THE 284 MILE MARKER IN THE RIGHT LANE. V3 (MORRIS) WAS IN THE MIDDLE LANE. THE PEDESTRIAN (MAHDI) WAS STANDING IN FRONT OF V1. V2 (COTTO) WAS TRAVELING EASTBOUND ON I40 IN THE RIGHT LANE AND STRUCK THE REAR OF V1 CAUSING V1 TO STRIKE THE PEDESTRIAN. V2 THEN STRUCK V3 BEFORE COMING TO A REST.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: REGIONAL ONE MEMPHIS TN | Body Held At: REGIONAL ONE MEMPHIS TN | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: CPL. BILLY M. MARTIN 190 | Agency: ASP |