According to the Arkansas State Police Fatal Crash Report, at 3:40 p.m., Erica Edwards, age 23 of Brookland was traveling southbound on Hwy 135 north of Schugtown, and Paul Barrett age 45 of Paragould was traveling northbound.
The ASP crash report states that Barrett’s vehicle hydroplaned, crossed the centerline, and struck Edward’s vehicle head-on.
Conditions were raining and roadway was wet at the time of the crash according to the report.
Barrett was transported to NEA Baptist Hospital with injuries.
Edwards’ body is currently being held at the Greene County Coroner’s Office.