Arkansas

William Goodson Killed; Clifton Harris Injured in Accident at US Hwy 79 in Lee County, AR

Date of Accident
September 22, 2023
Victim's Name(s)
William Goodson
Type of Accident
Commercial Truck
Alcohol/Drugs Suspected
No

Where it Happened

US Hwy 79, Lee County, AR

What Happened

State Police are investigating a crash that killed one person involved at US Hwy 79 in Lee County, AR on September 22nd, 2023. Police say the incident happened around 10:40 a.m. According to investigators, a Toyota Tacoma operated by 85-year-old William Goodson was southbound on Hwy 79 before making a u-turn into the path of a semi-truck operated by 86-year-old Clifton Harris. The two vehicles collided, leaving Goodson with fatal injuries. Harris suffered undisclosed injuries, according to sources. Additional information was not immediately available.

Additional Information

Investigating Officer or Authority
Arkansas State Patrol
Vehicles Involved
Toyota Tacoma, Mack Semi-Truck
Road/Highway
US Hwy 79
Injuries Sustained

Fatal injuries (1), undisclosed injuries (1)

Apparent/Alleged Cause of Accident

Toyota Tacoma and a Mack Semi-Truck were involved in a collision

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