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Arkansas Man Killed On Motorcycle In Tragic Accident Involving Truck

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A devastating motorcycle crash.

A deadly crash occurred on April 1, 2025, at 4:49 p.m. on I-40 westbound near mile marker 64. The incident took place in Lamar, Johnson County, Arkansas. Conditions were dry at the time. Arkansas State Police have released initial details regarding what happened.

Arkansas Man Killed On Motorcycle In Tragic Accident

Zachariah B. Contant, 43, from Ozark, lost his life in the collision. He was riding a 2012 Yamaha motorcycle at the time.

The crash involved a 2020 Dodge Ram, also traveling west on I-40. Both vehicles converged near the 64-mile marker on-ramp.

According to Arkansas State Police, the Dodge Ram was on the on-ramp when the Yamaha swerved in. The motorcycle struck the rear of the truck.

Contant, the Yamaha driver, was pronounced dead at the scene. Details about the Dodge Ram driver were not released.

The accident has raised concerns about highway safety in the area. Authorities are still investigating the cause of the swerve.

Johnson County residents mourn the loss as police urge caution on I-40. This marks another tragic incident on Arkansas roads this year.

 

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