A death has been confirmed during the heavy rain in Arkansaas.
81-year-old Johnnie McKee from Mena was identified as the driver in a single-vehicle accident on U.S. Highway 270. Arkansas State Police confirmed the details.
Arkansas Driver Dies In Early Morning Crash In The Rain
The incident occurred on December 5th at 6:30 AM during heavy rainfall.
McKee was driving a 2007 Ford F150 westbound when the vehicle veered off the road.
The truck struck an embankment and came to rest in the eastbound ditch.
Investigations are ongoing, but the conditions at the time were wet roads due to rain.
