Arkansas

Ryan Chrisman Killed in Accident at I-40 in Atkins, AR

Date of Accident
May 14, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
Ryan Chrisman
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

I-40, West Memphis, AR, USA

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed a person at I-40 in Atkins, AR on May 14th, 2023. Officials are say8ng it happened around 8:32 a.m. According to investigators, a tractor-trailer operated by 41-year-old Ryan Chrisman was headed eastbound before veering from the road for unknown reasons. The truck first struck a culvert before hitting a tree, the impact leaving Chrisman with fatal injuries. Additional information has not been made 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

Tractor-trailer veered from the road into a culvert before hitting a tree

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