1 Killed, 1 Injured in Howard County Car Accident
The Arkansas State Police report identified the driver killed as Justin Wade Wescott, 21, of Nashville, and the injured driver as Lucas L. Muncy, 18, of Mineral Springs.
Justin Wade Wescott, 21, of Nashville, was killed and Lucas L. Muncy, 18, of Mineral Springs, was injured in a two-car crash on Cornbridge Road in Howard County on November 11, according to a preliminary report from Arkansas State Police.
How the Cornbridge Road Crash Unfolded
The collision happened at about 7:45 a.m. on Wednesday under cloudy skies, with dry pavement. Wescott was driving a 2026 Volkswagen south on Cornbridge Road, and Muncy was driving a 2023 Nissan north. The Arkansas State Police report said Wescott's vehicle traveled left of center and struck the Nissan. Wescott died, and Latimer Funeral Home received his body, while Muncy was taken to Christus St. Michael Medical Center in Texarkana with injuries. Cornbridge Road runs north and south, west of Nashville and Mineral Springs, and links Arkansas 27 with U.S. 371.
What Is Known About the State Police Review
An Arkansas State Police trooper investigated the crash. Troopers have not announced any charges.
Once a crash report is finished, the people involved and their families can usually request a copy from the agency that wrote it.
Candice Bond· Bond LegalFrom an earlier interview. General commentary, not about this crash, and not legal advice. The contributor may not be licensed in your state.Sources
- magnoliareporter.com, “Howard County collision kills driver”
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