Arkansas

One Person Killed in Accident at I-40 in Franklin County, AR

Published on: March 7, 2022

Date of Accident
March 7, 2022
Victim's Name(s)
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

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

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-40 in Franklin County, AR on March 7th, 2022. Police say the incident involved a semi-truck colliding with a bridge under unclear circumstances and losing control. The truck is said to have fell 50 feet into a creek below the bridge and the driver suffered fatal injuries. Two people in vehicles that were hit by debris from the crash were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. Additional information was not available.

Additional Information

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

Fatal injuries

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Semi-truck lost control and fell 50 feet into a creek after hitting a bridge

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