Arkansas

Larry Jemison Killed; Zerit Sium Injured in Accident at I-40 in Palestine, AR

Date of Accident
July 13, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Larry Jemison, Zerit Sium
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, Palestine, AR, USA

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at I-40 in Palestine, AR on July 13th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 5:59 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer collided with the rear of a Chevrolet Tahoe stopped in traffic. The impact is said to have pushed the Tahoe into another tractor-trailer ahead, leaving 43-year-old Tahoe operator, Larry Jamison, was fatally injured. The driver of the first tractor-trailer, identified as 29-year-old Zerit Sium, had undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arkansas State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Semi-Truck, Chevrolet Tahoe
Road/Highway
I-40
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-Truck and a Chevrolet Tahoe were involved in a collision

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