Authorities are investigating three separate fatal crashes reported between February 5th and February 7th across central and north-central Arkansas.
In Independence County, a two-vehicle crash occurred February 5th at 4:20 p.m. on Camp Tahkodah Road in Batesville. Investigators say a northbound Nissan Maxima crossed the centerline and struck a southbound Jeep Cherokee, which overturned. The Jeep’s driver, 76-year-old Wanda Floyed of Batesville, was killed. The other driver, Jan Harmon, 47, of Batesville, was injured and transported to White River Health. Conditions were clear and the roadway was dry. The crash is being investigated by Deputy Ethan Perez.
In White County, a fatal rollover happened February 7th at 10:25 a.m. on Tweedy Road in McRae. According to the Arkansas State Police, a northbound 2021 Polaris RZR lost control and overturned, ejecting the driver. Fifty-eight-year-old James Poe of Beebe was pronounced dead at the scene. Weather was clear, but the road surface was reported wet. Trooper Jess Burris is investigating.
Also on February 7th at 9:56 a.m., a fatal single-vehicle crash occurred on State Highway 319 in rural Lonoke County. State Police report a westbound Honda CRV struck mailboxes, reentered the roadway, crossed the centerline, and hit a tree. The driver, 39-year-old Samantha Williams of Vilonia, was killed. Weather and road conditions were reported clear and dry. Trooper Dakota Davis is leading that investigation.
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