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Cold Crash on 425 North, Please Drive Cautiously

Monday, January 3rd, 2022

8A89B0B0-AD32-45A6-A413-5614D4E5BD0ABetween 9-10 PM, Sunday night, the driver of this Ford sedan told bystanders that the accelerator stuck, causing the vehicle to hit a parked car in Wendy’s, then travel across Highway 425 and come to a stop between Bartons and ATT.

MPD worked the accident scene.

No injuries were reported.

Please remember, with temperatures in the 20s, anything that looks wet, will be frozen.

Almost Rollover, at 278 West

Thursday, December 23rd, 2021

5C02D683-D4C5-4E24-BF5A-9A55EB9545C5Around 6:30 PM, Wednesday evening, Drew County Sheriffs Deputies were dispatched to an “almost rollover” involving a loaded log truck, at the intersection of S. Allie Rd. and Highway 278, approaching Wilmar.

When deputies arrived, no one was injured, and crews were on the way to unload the logs and cleared the roadway.

Overpass Repair Expected Soon, After Being Hit By Skidder Hauler

Tuesday, November 23rd, 2021

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The Arkansas Department of Transportation is planning to repair the damage done to the HWY 425 overpass, which occurred in mid October, in the very near future (around Thanksgiving).

Tthe heavy bridge division of the department describes the damage to the Monticello Overpass as “cosmetic“ and does not pose any threat or danger to safety.

Specific schedule updates and any construction detour information will be posted as it becomes available.
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Update on Winchester Fatality Crash

Thursday, August 5th, 2021
Note: the next page contains a graphic image of the crash site. Sensitive readers should use caution before proceeding.

Note: the next page contains a graphic image of the crash site. Sensitive readers should use caution before proceeding.

According to the Arkansas State Police, Tuesday evening shortly after 10 PM, a Lincoln County lady was killed in a two vehicle collision at the intersection of Highways 138 (Winchester Rd.) and 65, south of Dumas. (more…)

Power Outage at Jordan Drive Clinics

Thursday, July 15th, 2021

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E55FE4EB-C67B-4E36-8733-58E28BE1BB27Around 7:45 AM, Thursday morning, a city trash truck working its route backed into a Entergy power pole on the west end of Jordan Drive, near the medical complex.

Currently 10 customers are without power, and Entergy is on the scene, however, most of those customers are medical and clinic related.

Power should be restored soon.

Temporary Lane Closure, 425 North

Monday, July 5th, 2021

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Around 7 AM, Monday morning, an unloaded log truck was traveling north on Highway 425 , north of the Monticello city limits, when the fifth-wheel came loose, dropping the trailer in the inside lanes of northbound traffic.

Drew County deputies are on the scene, detouring traffic onto the shoulder.

Please use caution when traveling.

Drive Safely, This Holiday Weekend

Friday, July 2nd, 2021

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Shortly after 6 AM, Thursday, the driver of this eastbound Chevy trailblazer lost control of their vehicle on Highway 35 West, between Rock Springs and Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church.

A Drew County Deputy worked the accident, and no injuries were reported.

Just a reminder to drive safely, with the extra traffic this weekend. You don’t have to be doing anything wrong or reckless, to be involved in an accident.

Chip Truck Roll Over in Dead Man’s Curve, Tuesday

Thursday, June 24th, 2021

3AA12058-E8FA-473B-BBB7-E5E354AD806FAn eastbound loaded chip truck overturned in dead man’s curve, Tuesday morning, around 10 AM.

Sources in the area tell us that Drew County Sheriff Deputies, Arkansas State Troopers, ambulances and Monticello Fire and Rescue responded.

No other details are available.

Big Wrecker of Monticello removed the chip truck.

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