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At 5:45 PM, Friday, there was a three vehicle collision on Highway 425 N., across from the Huddle House.

MPD, MFD, DCSO, and OEM responded, along with local ambulances.

At least, one occupant from the collision was, transported toJRMC, for medical care.

Reggie’s and Rod’s Wreckers remove the Fords.

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Around 5 PM, Sunday evening, the driver of this Honda was unable to stop the vehicle, due to the brakes not working, and drove into the smoke store on Gaines Street, across from Breaker.

The driver was transported to Drew Memorial for medical treatment. A passenger was uninjured.

At approximately 4:45 PM, Thursday, during the heavy, flooding rains, a Buick Roadmaster collided with an Xterra, hear on, just west of Breaker.

MPD, Rangel Towing, SEEMS, and MASI responded. No one was transported.

Special appreciation goes out to the MPD officers, as well as Ronnie, who worked the accident in the heavy, heavy rain.

Reader discretion advised, graphic photos on next page.

At 9:55, Saturday night, there was a head on 2 vehicle collision on Highway 35 East, in Drew County, near Dermott. (more…)

Around 10 PM, Sunday night, the driver of this Chevy Silverado joined the long list of vehicle that collided with the “Walmart pole“ next to the gas station.

The driver was transported to Drew Memorial by SEEMS.

The Silverado was removed from the area by Rangel Towing.

Tuesday evening, at 7:38 PM, there was a three vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 425 S. and Old Warren Rd.

Sources at the scene believe that the northbound Toyota pick up crashed into the back of the northbound, Toyota Sequoia, which then spun around colliding with the Toyota Camry, as the Sequoiaoverturned in the southbound lanes of traffic.

MPD, MFD, DCSO, OEM, MASI and SEEMS all responded.

Drivers from all three vehicles, and at least one passenger were transported to Drew Memorial for medical treatment.

At approximately 3:15, Tuesday afternoon, sources at the scene report that the two occupants of this overturned Ford explorer had attempted to pass vehicles, westbound, on Highway 35, near Rash Cemetery.

The vehicle lost control, flipped and came to a stop in the tree bank, on the north side of the road, with both passengers being transported to local hospitals. DCSO, OEM, MASI, and Rods Wrecker responded.

At 6 AM, this morning, a Pontiac was traveling east on Highway 138, driven by local couple.  When they rounded a curve in a farming area, they found an approximately 10 foot long alligator in their lane.

The car struck the alligator, causing damage to the grill area and fenders.

A Drew County Sheriff’s deputy responded to the scene.

The car was able to be driven away.

The alligator was dispatched and removed from the area.

Around 12:30, Thursday afternoon, this log truck was attempting to turn west, onto Highway 35, off of Highway 425, north of Monticello, when it overturned, blocking traffic until the load and wreck was cleared.

Drew County deputies, OEM, and others responded.

No injuries were reported.

Around 11:40, Tuesday morning, there was a two vehicle collision, involving a Ford pick up and a GMC pick up in the 3000 block of Highway 35 E.

Drew County Sheriffs deputies, OEM and SEEMS responded.

Rangel and Rod’s Wrecked removed the vehicle’s.

Between 3–3 30 pm, Sunday afternoon, the driver of this Toyota lost control of the vehicle while traveling south on Midway Route.

The truck left the roadway, entered the wood line and crash into a tree, causing major damage to the vehicle.

Drew County Sheriffs deputies responded, no injuries were reported.

Reggie’s Wrecker removed the Toyota.

Friday, around 4:30 PM, the driver of this 18 wheeler was traveling east on Highway 35, near Rash Cemetery, when he needed to turn around, after his last stop.

The road around the cemetery, where he was attempting to turn around, had recently been re-graveled, and due to the rain, his plan did not go as expected.

Drew County deputies responded, as well as a large tow truck. No one was injured.

At 10:50, a.m., Thursday, the driver of this heavy duty Dodge truck lost control of his vehicle on Highway 83, north of Monticello, just a short distance from the HWY 277, Coleman Store intersection.

Monticello Fire/Rescue, MASI and Drew County deputies responded.

Rods Wrecker removed the Dodge.

The driver declined further medical treatment.

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At 12:25 AM, Monday morning, the driver of the Chevy Trailblazer swerved to miss an animal on Bowser Road, losing control of the vehicle.

The vehicle crashed into two side-by-side light poles.

Drew County Sheriffs Deputies worked the scene.

The driver was not transported.

Rods Wrecker removed the Chevy.

On March 21, 2023 at approximately 4:18pm members of the Drew County Sheriff’s Office, SEEMS Ambulance Service and a member of the Monticello Fire Department responded to a single vehicle fatality accident at the intersection of Hwy 138 and Grizzell Lane.

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Recently, a short concrete pole has been placed at the northeast corner of the Walmart, parking lot, behind Murphy Oil.

The pole is placed in the edge of the parking area, outside of the driving lanes.

In recent weeks, at least five vehicles have been removed from the top of the pole, after crashing into and over it.

Please be aware of the situation, when using that Walmart entrance.

The driver of this GMC Yukon was traveling between Monticello and Mcgehee, Friday, around 10:30 AM, when they lost control of the vehicle in the wet roads near the Tillar turn, at 277/278.

No one was injured.

Drew County Sheriffs Deputies work to crash

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At approximately 7 PM, Monday night, the Monticello Fire Department and Drew County Deputies received a page to a reported overturned vehicle with entrapment on Old Dermott Road.
Upon arrival, the wrecked Nissan Altima was there, but witnesses report the driver, along with apparently severe injuries, fled the scene on foot.

No one was injured on South Main, Highway 83 South, when they tried to stop from driving into a fallen icy tree, but slid into it because of slick roads.

Please stay home, or at least stay safe.

At 6:08 AM, the driver of this southbound box truck, at the intersection of Highway 425 South and Bolling Street accidentally drove into the ditch in front of the old Fred’s dollar store.

Although traffic is not blocked, a wrecker has not arrived, as of 6:30 AM, so traffic may become a problem, during school rush time.

MPD is on the scene and no injuries are reported.

Tuesday morning, the driver of this westbound Toyota Camry was on his way home from work out of town, when he lost control of his vehicle on E. Oakland St., accidentally crashing into the ditch, where it crashed into the culvert embankment.

The driver was transported for reportedly minor injuries to Drew Memorial.

MPD worked the accident scene, Reggie’s Wrecker removed the vehicle.

Early Wednesday morning, Drew County deputies, and an Arkansas State Trooper were dispatched to the crash site on Highway 278 and 7th Street in Wilmar, for a two vehicle collision, involving a Nissan and a Honda.

No injuries were reported, and the highway was not closed, in spite of the wreckage.

The school bus at the scene was not involved in any way, but was only stopped there because of the closed side street.

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On a recent Sunday afternoon, around 3 PM, a local parent was working with their teenager on driving skills.

The teenager, who had a learners permit, was working on parking at the workforce training center on Highway 278 E., when she accidentally pressed the gas instead of the break.

The Toyota Corolla struck the building, causing minor damage.

No injuries were reported.

MPD worked the accident.

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Around 9 AM, Tuesday morning, as the Monticello residential side-arm trash truck was turning in at First Freewill Baptist Church, an eastbound pick-up truck collided with the rear of the vehicle, causing substantial damage to the suspension and working area of the trash truck. (more…)

According to Monticello Police Chief Jason Akers, MPD is investigating a single vehicle accident that occurred early Friday morning, where a truck left a city street and struck a home. (more…)

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In a joint press release by the Monticello Police Department and 10th District Prosecutors Office, a Pine Bluff man was found guilty last week by a Drew County jury of Manslaughter and Criminal Mischief 1st Degree after being arrested by MPD. (more…)

According to sources, the driver of the PT Cruiser (shown in the background) allegedly pulled out in front of the Dodge Challenger, around 1:30 pm, Friday afternoon, near the EZ Mart intersection of Hyatt and Gaines Street.

The driver of the Challenger was transported to Drew, Memorial Hospital, by SEEMS, and Rods Wrecker towed their vehicle.

The PT cruiser was able to drive away from the crash.