Arkansas

Bobby Coker Killed; Toni Thomas Injured in Multi-Vehicle Accident on I-30 in Benton, AR

Date
January 27, 2019
Victim's Name(s)
Bobby Coker and Toni Thomas
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arkansas State Police
Vehicles Involved
Passenger Cars
Road/Highway
I-30
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

One vehicle was rear-ended causing that vehicle to rotate and be struck by a passing vehicle


What Happened

Arkansas State Police released the names of the people involved in a fatal crash on I-30 in Benton, AR on January 27th, 2019. 84-year-old Bobby Coker was killed when his vehicle rear-ended another vehicle. That vehicle, driven by 53-year-old Toni Thomas, was then struck by a third vehicle in the impact. Coker was transported to the hospital where he later died of his injuries. Thomas was hospitalized with undisclosed injuries.

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