GREENE COUNTY, Ark. — Two people lost their lives, and one person was injured in a two-vehicle collision Monday evening in Greene County, according to Arkansas State Police.
The accident occurred at approximately 6:11 p.m. on Nov. 9 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 412 and Arkansas Highway 139. Cpl. Aaron Morphis, in a preliminary fatal crash report, detailed that Pamela S. Bryant, 64, of Paragould, was driving a 2006 Chevrolet when she attempted to turn left onto Highway 139. Her vehicle crossed into the path of a 2018 Hyundai, driven by Danielle N. Merritt, 31, of Blytheville.
Merritt’s vehicle struck the Chevrolet, leading to fatal injuries for Bryant and her passenger, 47-year-old Billy J. Adams, also of Paragould. Both were pronounced dead at the scene. Merritt sustained injuries in the crash and was transported to Baptist Memorial Hospital for medical treatment. Her condition has not been disclosed.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
Traffic fatalities remain a concern in the state. According to data from the Arkansas Department of Transportation, U.S. Highway 412, a vital east-west corridor, has seen its share of collisions in recent years. Motorists are advised to exercise caution, particularly when navigating intersections on major highways.
No further details are available at this time.