Arkansas

Jeremy E. Kennedy Killed in Accident at I-40 in Johnson County, AR

Published on: January 4, 2022

Date of Accident
December 24, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
JEremy E Kennedy
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, West Memphis, Johnson County, AR, USA

What Happened

State Police have initial details on a crash that killed one person at I-40 in Johnson County, AR on December 24th, 2021. They state it happened around 7:43 a.m. and involved a pair of big rig 18-wheelers. One was said to be traveling eastbound before veering right from the road into a grassy area. As this truck was attempting to re-enter the road, police say it was traveling at a much lower speed than traffic and was struck by a second truck operated by 37-year-old Jeremy E. Kennedy. Kennedy suffered fatal injuries in the collision. No word was provided regarding the condition of the other driver.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arkansas State Police
Vehicles Involved
Tractor-trailer x2
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Tractor-trailer collided with a second tractor-trailer attempting to re-enter the roadway after previously veering off

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