Summaries for Year 2023
Fatal #: 352
Operator #: 3715
Accident #: 319
Station Sending: SPTD
#(1) Deceased
#() Injured
Date of Crash: 08/21/2023
Time: 12:59 pm
Location: INTERSTATE 55 SOUTHBOUND 3 MILE MARKER
City: WEST MEMPHIS
County: WEST MEMPHIS
Deceased
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICKY LYNN SCHAFER (1) | 62 | FALKVILLE AL | M | X |
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Injured
| Name (Vehicle #) | Age | City | M/F | Driver | Passenger | Pedestrian |
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| No injured listed | ||||||
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Vehicles
Vehicle
Year
Direction
Hwy.
1. PETERBILT
2014
SOUTH
I55
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Initial Narrative:
V1 WAS NEGOTIATING A CURVE TO THE LEFT. V1 STRAIGHTENED THE CURVE AND STRUCK THE CONCRETE DIVIDER WITH THE FRONT OF HIS VEHICLE. AFTER IMPACT V1 CAME TO A FINAL REST IN THE INSIDE LANE FACING IN AN EASTERLY DIRECTION.
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| Weather Condition: CLEAR | Road Condition: DRY | |
| Injured Taken To: | Body Held At: CRITTENDEN BAPTIST WEST MEMPHIS AR | |
| NOK Notified: Yes | Investigating Officer: TROOPER J GARRETT BYRD 368 | Agency: ASP |