On Tuesday evening before 6 pm the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a 2 vehicle accident at the 412/67 intersection. The caller indicated they believed one person was deceased but unclear on other injuries.
Walnut Ridge Police, Hoxie Police, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies, Walnut Ridge Fire Department and medical units were all dispatched to the scene. Initial reports stated one fatality at the scene. Walnut Ridge Fire Department was on scene until well after 7 pm, Arkansas State Police were requested to investigate the accident.
The name of the victim has not been released pending completion of the accident investigation and notification of the victims family. Hoxie Police was clear of the scene at 7:15 pm. We will update this story as details become available.
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