A second person has died following a crash that occurred north of Harrison last month. The Arkansas State Police (ASP) reported that 72-year-old Mary Scaggs of Springfield, Missouri, succumbed to her injuries after being transported to North Arkansas Regional Medical Center (NARMC) in Harrison.
The crash, which took place on October 14 in the Bear Creek area of U.S. Highway 65, also claimed the life of 73-year-old Susan Bearden of Branson, Missouri. According to police, Bearden's vehicle lost control, crossed the center line, and collided with a semi-truck driven by 57-year-old Richard Strutton of Crocker, Missouri. Bearden was transported to Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, where she was pronounced deceased.
Strutton sustained injuries in the collision and was taken to NARMC for treatment. Investigators noted that it was raining at the time of the crash and the roadway was wet.
The investigation was conducted by the Arkansas State Police, and no further details were immediately available.