At 10:55 am on Friday the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle roll over accident on Hwy 25 between Powhatan and Lake Charles in the s-curves. Black Rock Fire, AET Ambulance, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Deputies and Arkansas State Police were all dispatched to the area.
Initial reports stated the female victim was still in the vehicle however she was able to exit the vehicle and refused transport. The driver stated she lost control of her vehicle while trying to avoid a semi truck that crossed the centerline into her lane.
Arkansas State Park Rangers assisted with keeping traffic flowing using one lane until emergency vehicles could be cleared out, at 11:36 am both lanes were reopened.
The accident is being investigated by the Arkansas State Police.