Arkansas

Mark Bryant Killed; Dennis Garay Melara Injured in Accident at Hwy 117 in Lawrence County, AR

Published on: May 22, 2024

Date of Accident
May 13, 2024
Victim's Name(s)
Mark Bryant, Dennis Garay Melara
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

Hwy 117 Lawrence County, AR

What Happened

Authorities are investigating a crash that killed one person at Hwy 117 in Lawrence County, AR on May 13th, 2024. Police say the incident happened around 9:52 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer is alleged to have lost control for unconfirmed reasons prior to crossing a center line. Reports say the truck struck a Ford F-150, the impact forcing both vehicles from the roadway. Police say the driver of the Ford, identified as 52-year-old Mark Bryant, was fatally injured. The driver of the tractor-trailer, identified as 26-year0old Dennis Garay Melara, had undisclosed injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arkansas State Police
Vehicles Involved
Freightliner, Ford F-150
Road/Highway
Hwy 117
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Freightliner and a Ford F-150 were involved in a collision

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