BROOKLAND, Ark. — A fatal collision at the intersection of Highway 49 and School Street in Brookland claimed the life of a local resident and injured three others on Oct. 10, according to a preliminary report by the Arkansas State Police.
Jamie Michelle Barrett, 42, of Brookland, was driving a 2002 Chevrolet Suburban eastbound on School Street when her vehicle was struck by a 2013 Toyota RAV4 traveling northbound on Highway 49, state police reported. Investigators stated the RAV4 ran a red light before colliding with Barrett's vehicle.
Three additional individuals were injured in the crash: Jimmy Barrett, 45, and Jaylen Barrett, 16, both passengers in the Suburban, as well as Mindy Huffman, 32, the driver of the RAV4. Their conditions were not disclosed in the preliminary report.
The Arkansas State Police noted that the weather was clear and road conditions were dry at the time of the crash. The Brookland Police Department is listed as the reporting agency, and the incident is being investigated by Officer Carder K. Marlin.
State police emphasized that their findings are preliminary and subject to further review. No other information was immediately available.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.