Arkansas

Corey Brothers Killed; Yovanni Gamarras Zambrano, Marcelo Gamarras Injured in Accident at I-40 in Palestine, AR

Published on: September 1, 2021

Date of Accident
August 30, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Corey Brothers, Yovanni Gamarras Zambrano, Marcelo Gamarras
Type of Accident
Car Accident
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, Palestine, AR, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed two people at  I-40 in Palestine, AR on August 30th, 2021. Police say the incident happened around 10:29 p.m. A Chevrolet Silverado operated by 19-year-old Yovanni Gamarras Zambrano is said to have hydroplaned through a median and into a Toyota Camry operated by 39-year-old Corey Brothers. The impact caused a Dodge Ram to strike the Camry and second Ram to crash as well. Brothers and a passenger under the age of 18 in the Silverado were killed. Zambrano and another passenger, 50-year-old Marcelo Gamarras, were hospitalized with undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arkansas State Police
Vehicles Involved
Chevy Silverado, Toyota Camry, Dodge Ram 2500, Dodge Ram 3500
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (2), undisclosed injuries (2)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Chevy Silverado hydroplaned through a median head-on into a Toyota Camry causing a Dodge Ram 2500 to hit the Toyota and Dodge Ram 3500

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