Batesville Driver Dies in U.S. 49 Collision with Semi Near Jonesboro

State Police say the crash happened early Sept. 2 near Valley View Agri-Systems.

A Batesville man was killed in a crash on U.S. Highway 49 in Craighead County earlier this month, according to a preliminary report from the Arkansas State Police (ASP). The incident occurred at 4:40 a.m. on Sept. 2 near Valley View Agri-Systems. Authorities say Mickey Ballard, 56, was traveling eastbound when he attempted to turn left in front of a westbound Volvo semi-truck. The semi, driven by 45-year-old Michael Coffee of…