On August 14th, three people died in North Little Rock early in the morning on the Interstate 430 South River Bridge. Two of the victims were Good Samaritans assisting the third victim, whose vehicle was damaged from a previous accident, according to an early Arkansas State Police report. Thirty-four-year-old Takoiya C. Flowers, of North Little […]
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Common Questions About Catastrophic Injuries
A catastrophic injury is a severe injury to the skull, spine, spinal cord, or brain that has a permanent, long-lasting effect on the victim. Unfortunately, catastrophic injuries can be a common result of car accidents, personal property injuries, or negligent acts. If you or a loved one has sustained a catastrophic injury in Arkansas, contact […]
Little Rock Police Officer Hits Pedestrian With Patrol Car
On May 22nd, 2021, Arkansas police officer Rashaud Williams hit a pedestrian, Tony Harrison, with his patrol car. Harrison claims the officer was driving distracted. Traffic camera footage shows at 3:12 PM at the intersection of 12th Street and Peyton, Little Rock police officer Rashaud Williams turned a corner and struck Tony Harrison. The police […]
What Are the Long-Term Effects of a TBI?
A traumatic brain injury, or TBI, is an injury caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head that affects the way the brain works. TBIs can be mild, moderate, or severe. Those who suffer from mild TBIs may be able to recover safely at home, but unfortunately, a moderate or severe TBI can […]
One Dead, Two Injured in Sharp County Head-On Collision
On Friday, April 9, 2021, two vehicles collided on North Main Street in Cave City, Arkansas, just after 9 p.m. Brian Day, 67, of Jonesboro, was driving northbound when he crossed the center line and crashed into another vehicle headed south. According to the Arkansas State Police report, Day’s Mitsubishi Endeavor hit a Toyota Corolla […]
Two Killed, Three Injured in Crash Involving Semi on Highway 67
On March 16, 2021, Phyllis A. Kerr, 70, of North Little Rock, and her passenger, Clayton A. Meharg, 97, of Letona, died after colliding with a semi-truck in a multi-vehicle accident. Arkansas State Police reported the multi-vehicle accident, which occurred just after 8:50 a.m. on Highway 67 in Lonoke County. The inciting event involved a […]
Winter Weather Causes Chain of Accidents on I-40
Unprecedented weather in the South also affected Little Rock and much of Arkansas in mid-February. On February 17th, snow, ice, and cold temps led to multiple accidents, shutting down I-40 east- and westbound for multiple hours. Arkansas State Police reported a 30-mile chain of accidents, starting with a single event at 9 a.m. The chain’s […]
8-Year-Old Boy Dies in Collision on Clay County Road 406
On February 2, 2021, four people were injured and one child died during a collision on Clay County Road 406. Thirty-eight-year-old Ervin Derrell Hill, of Jonesboro, was traveling west on Clay 406 when he lost control and crashed head-on into the vehicle of Mark Johnson, 54, of Rector. Later court documents show that Hill was […]
Fatal Crash Involving Two on Calion River Bridge
On January 8th, two vehicles collided on the Calion River Bridge on U.S. Highway 167 in Calion, Arkansas. The collision killed two men: Eric White of West Monroe and William Bradley of Hampton.
Who Is Liable In a Truck Accident?
Large-truck crashes that involve passenger vehicles are increasingly common in the United States, and Arkansas is no exception. The number of commercial trucks involved in fatal collisions has increased 42 percent since 2009, according to recent data from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and the majority of those killed were passenger vehicle occupants. […]
