At 3:02 pm on Friday, February 22, 2019 Lawrence County dispatch received a 911 call of a head on accident on Hwy. 63 at Sedgwick.
Sedgwick Fire Department, Walnut Ridge Fire, Walnut Ridge PD, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, and several ambulances were dispatched to the scene.
According to Arkansas State Police a southbound GMC was struck head on by a Mercury Sable that crossed the center line. Chester Green 78, of Walnut Ridge was driving the Mercury Sable. He was transported to St. Bernard’s for treatment of injuries. 77 year old Callie Green of Walnut Ridge was a passenger in the Mercury Sable. She was pronounced deceased by the Lawrence County coroner at the scene.
All lanes of highway 63 were shut down for a period of time until the wreckage could be removed from the roadway. The accident was investigated by the ASP.