Arkansas

Leatha Robey Killed; Waylon Broach Injured in Accident at State Hwy 71 in Hatton, AR

Published on: November 5, 2021

Date of Accident
October 28, 2021
Victim's Name(s)
Leatha Robey, Waylon Broach
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

6628 US-71, Cove, AR 71937, USA

What Happened

Arkansas State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at State Hwy 71 in Hatton, AR on October 28th, 2021. Police are saying it happened around 10:15 a.m. A Dodge passenger vehicle operated by 22-year-old Waylon Broach was headed eastbound on County Rd 16 and is said to have failed to yield while entering Hwy 71. It was then struck by an approaching tractor-trailer, pushing the vehicle into a ditch, 49-year-old passenger, Leatha Robey, suffered fatal injuries. Broach suffered undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arkansas State Police
Vehicles Involved
Dodge, Tractor-Trailer
Road/Highway
State Hwy 71
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Dodge passenger vehicle failed to yield and collided with a tractor-trailer while entering the highway

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