A 55-year-old Heber Springs woman has died following a single-vehicle crash Friday afternoon, November 6, on State Highway 124 in rural Van Buren County.
Arkansas State Police identified the woman as Mary Couch, 55, of Heber Springs.
According to Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Summary #410, the crash happened at approximately 3:20 p.m.
State Police Release Crash Details
Investigators reported that Couch was driving a 2024 Subaru Forester eastbound on State Highway 124 when the vehicle crossed the centerline and left the roadway.
The vehicle then struck a tree, became airborne and struck a 2nd tree, causing the SUV to overturn.
Couch was fatally injured in the crash. The Arkansas State Police report lists 1 fatality and no additional injuries.
Weather and Road Conditions
According to the preliminary crash summary, weather conditions were clear and the roadway was dry at the time of the crash.
Arkansas State Police Trooper Zoey L. Knuckels investigated the crash.
The preliminary summary does not establish why the vehicle crossed the centerline, and additional details concerning the circumstances of the crash were not provided in the initial report.
Arkansas State Police Crash Information
Fatal Crash Number: 410
Accident Number: 391
Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
Time: 3:20 p.m.
Location: State Highway 124, rural Van Buren County, Arkansas
Deceased: Mary Couch, 55, of Heber Springs, Arkansas
Vehicle: 2024 Subaru Forester
Direction: Eastbound
Weather: Clear
Road Conditions: Dry
Fatalities: 1
Additional Injuries: 0 reported
Investigating Officer: Trooper Zoey L. Knuckels, Arkansas State Police
This information is based on the preliminary Arkansas State Police fatal crash summary and may be updated as the investigation continues.
Official Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Summary: https://asp-fatal.ark.org/summaries/view?id=11806
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