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Crash #1997050337 Crash #1997050337
Fatalities 4
State ARKANSAS
County CRITTENDEN
City WEST MEMPHIS
Date Aug. 8, 1997
Time 2:24 p.m.
Street Name 1 I4052
Street Name 2 None
WeatherRain
Number of Vehicles 0
Number of Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 4
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 0
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 4
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner Unknown
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 2799
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Front-to-Front
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not Reported
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Rain
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 14
EMS Notified Minute 25
EMS Arrived Hour 14
EMS Arrived Minute 40
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Persons

Person #1 in Vehicle #1 Person #1 in Vehicle #1
Age 48 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathAugust
Day of Death8
Year of Death1997
Hour of Death99
Minute of Death99
Lag Hours999
Lag Minutes99
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkYes
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 40 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathAugust
Day of Death8
Year of Death1997
Hour of Death99
Minute of Death99
Lag Hours999
Lag Minutes99
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkYes
HispanicUnknown
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Person #2 in Vehicle #2 Person #2 in Vehicle #2
Age 46 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypePassenger of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByTransported Unknown Source
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathAugust
Day of Death9
Year of Death1997
Hour of Death8
Minute of Death2
Lag Hours17
Lag Minutes38
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicUnknown
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Person #1 in Vehicle #3 Person #1 in Vehicle #3
Age 56 year(s) old
SexMale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityFatal Injury (K)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseUnknown/Reported as Unknown (Since 2018)
Restraint System MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedReported as Deployment Unknown
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenNot Reported
Alcohol Test TypeNot Reported
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNot Reported
Drug TestedNot Reported
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Month of DeathAugust
Day of Death8
Year of Death1997
Hour of Death99
Minute of Death99
Lag Hours999
Lag Minutes99
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkYes
HispanicUnknown
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Moving Vehicles

Vehicle #1 Vehicle #1
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Freightliner
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Multiple State Registrations
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1FUYDCXB9MP3
Model Year 1991
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID None
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
Bus Use Not Reported
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 60
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 1 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Fire/Explosion
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Arkansas
Driver Zip Code 72137
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Endorsements Required, Compliance Unknown
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height None
Driver Weight None
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Wet
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Unknown Crash Type
Driver Related Factor Improper Lane Usage
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 2
Number of Occupants 2
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Freightliner
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Multiple State Registrations
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 2FUYDCXB8SA6
Model Year 1995
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID None
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Van/Enclosed Box
Bus Use Not Reported
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 60
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Fire/Explosion
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Tennessee
Driver Zip Code 37224
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Endorsements Required, Compliance Unknown
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions Restrictions, Compliance Unknown
Driver Height None
Driver Weight None
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation No Record
Year of Oldest Violation 0
Month of Newest Violation No Record
Year of Newest Violation 0
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Wet
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Unknown Crash Type
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 1
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Peterbilt
Body Type Truck/Tractor (Cab Only, or With Any Number of Trailing Units: Any Weight)
NCSA Model 881
Registration State Multiple State Registrations
Registered Vehicle Owner Vehicle Registered as Commercial/Business/Company/Government
VIN 1XP5D68X0SN3
Model Year 1995
VPIC Make ID None
VPIC Model ID None
VPIC Body Class Unknown
Body Class Unknown
Lower Weight Rating Not Reported
Upper Weight Rating Not Reported
Vehicle Trailing One Trailer
Trailer VIN 1 None
Trailer VIN 2 None
Trailer VIN 3 None
Trailer Weight Rating 1 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 2 Not Reported
Trailer Weight Rating 3 Not Reported
Jackknife No
Motor Carrier ID None
Vehicle Configuration Truck Tractor/Semi-Trailer
Cargo Body Type Cargo Tank
Bus Use Not Reported
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 60
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location Unknown
Initial Contact Point 12 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Fire/Explosion
Fire Occurence True
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Mississippi
Driver Zip Code 38635
Non CDL License Type Unknown License Type
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status Valid
CDL Endorsements Endorsements Required, Compliance Unknown
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height None
Driver Weight None
Previous Recorded Crashes 1
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) None
Previous BAC Suspensions None
Previous Other Suspensions None
Previous DWI 0
Previous Speeding Convictions 0
Previous Other Moving Violations 0
Month of Oldest Violation August
Year of Oldest Violation 1996
Month of Newest Violation August
Year of Newest Violation 1996
Speeding Related No
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Unprotected Median
Total Lanes in Roadway Three Lanes
Roadway Alignment Straight
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Concrete
Roadway Surface Condition Wet
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Unknown
Critical Precrash Event OTHER Unknown
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Precrash Stability Unknown
Pre-impact Location Unknown
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - CONFIGURATION M: BACKING, ETC. - Unknown Crash Type
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
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