Arkansas

Misty Martin Killed; Eddie James Silas Injured in Accident at Hwy 72 in Gravette, AR

Published on: April 20, 2023

Date of Accident
April 18, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Misty Martin
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 72 SE, Gravette, AR, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a two-vehicle collision that left two people dead at Hwy 72 in Gravette, AR on April 18th, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 12:58 p.m. According to investigators, a Chevrolet Silverado operated by 48-year-old Misty Martin is believed to have been traveling eastbound on Hwy 72. Officials allege the vehicle veered into a westbound lane where it collided with a tractor-trailer operated by 37-year-old Eddie James Silas. The collision left Martin and a child passenger in the same vehicle with injuries that were fatal. Silas had undisclosed injuries. At this time, police do not have additional information to share.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Texas Department of Public Safety
Vehicles Involved
Chevrolet Silverado, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
Hwy 72
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevrolet Silverado was involved in a collision with a Kenworth truck

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