Arkansas

Emily Busby Killed; Freddy Cotto Jr, Abdi Mahbi Injured in Accident at I-40 in West Memphis, AR

Date
May 29, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Emily Busby, Freddy Cotto Jr, Abdi Mahbi
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

5Q7J+2Q West Memphis, AR, USA

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arkansas State Police
Vehicles Involved
Hino Box Van, Cadillac Deville, Tractor-trailer
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Hino Box Van, Cadillac Deville and a Tractor-trailer were involved in a crash


What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed one person involved at I-40 in West Memphis, AR on May 29th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 4:13 p.m. According to investigators, a box van was stopped in an eastbound lane of traffic for unclear reasons. Police believe an occupant of the truck, 30-year-old Abdi Mahbi, was standing at the front of the vehicle as a Cadillac Deville operated by 24-year-old Freddy Cotto Jr approached. Officers say the Cadillac collided with the rear of the box truck, pushing it into Mahbi at the front. Directly following the collision, the Cadillac also struck a nearby tractor-trailer before coming to rest. Cotto's passenger, identified as 24-year-old Emily Busby, was killed in the crash. Both Cotto and Mahbi had injuries that were not disclosed. Additional information was not available.

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