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Crash #2023050505 Crash #2023050505
Fatalities 1
State ARKANSAS
County SEBASTIAN
City FORT SMITH
Date Oct. 31, 2023
Time 5:34 p.m.
Google Maps(35.4101528, -94.3645278)
Street Name 1 I-540
Street Name 2 nan
WeatherClear
Number of Vehicles 3
Number of Vehicles in Transport 3
Number of Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles 2
Number of Persons in Motor Vehicles in Transport 2
Number of Persons in Parked Vehicles 0
Number of Nonmotorists 0
Route Signing Interstate
Rural / Urban Urban
Functional System Interstate
Road Owner State Highway Agency
National Highway System Part of the National Highway System
Special Jurisdiction No Special Jurisdiction (Includes National Forests Since 2008)
Milepoint 98
First Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Manner of Collision Sideswipe - Same Direction
At Intersection No
Relation to Junction Non-Junction
Type of Intersection Not an Intersection
Relation to Road On Roadway
Work Zone None
Light Condition Daylight
Atmospheric Condition Clear
School Bus Related False
Rail Grade Crossing ID 0000000
EMS Notified Hour 17
EMS Notified Minute 39
EMS Arrived Hour 17
EMS Arrived Minute 49
Arrived At Hospital Hour 88
Arrived at Hospital Minute 88
Crash Related FactorNone Noted
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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 UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionPartially Ejected
Ejection PathThrough Side Window
ExtricationExtricated
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Given
Alcohol Test TypeBlood Test
Alcohol Test Result0.0
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteDied at Scene
Month of DeathOctober
Day of Death31
Year of Death2023
Hour of Death17
Minute of Death34
Lag Hours0
Lag Minutes0
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNo
HispanicNon-Hispanic
Race White
Person Related Factor None Noted
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Person #1 in Vehicle #2 Person #1 in Vehicle #2
Age 38 year(s) old
SexFemale
Person TypeDriver of a Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Injury SeverityNo Apparent Injury (O)
Seating PositionFront Seat, Left Side (Driver's Side)
Restraint System UseShoulder and Lap Belt Used
Restraint System MisuseNo Indication of Misuse
Helmet UseNot Applicable
Helmet MisuseNone Used/Not Applicable
Airbag DeployedNot Deployed
EjectionNot Ejected
Ejection PathEjection Path Not Applicable
ExtricationNot Extricated/Not Applicable
Police Reported Alcohol InvolvementNo (Alcohol Not Involved)
Alcohol Test GivenTest Not Given
Alcohol Test TypeNot Tested for Alcohol
Alcohol Test ResultNone Given
Police Reported Drug InvolvementNo (Drugs Not Involved)
Drug TestedTest Not Given
Transported To Medical Facility ByNot Transported for Treatment
Died En RouteNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device TypeNot Applicable
Non Motorist Device MotorizationNot Applicable
Non Motorist LocationOccupant of a Motor Vehicle (Includes Railway Train Occupants Since 2006)
At WorkNot Aplicable
HispanicNot a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Race Not a Fatality (Not Applicable)
Person Related Factor None Noted
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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 Ford
Body Type Light Pickup
NCSA Model 481
Registration State Arkansas
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN 1FTEF15Y1TLB
Model Year 1996
VPIC Make ID 460
VPIC Model ID 1801
VPIC Body Class Pickup
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Upper Weight Rating Class 2: 6,001 - 10,000 lbs (2,722 - 4,536 kg)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 4 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Arkansas
Driver Zip Code 72946
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 64
Driver Weight 150
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
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, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve Right
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Changing Lanes
Critical Precrash Event THIS VEHICLE TRAVELING Over the Lane Line on Right Side of Travel Lane
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed on Roadway, but Left Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY II: SAME TRAFFICWAY, SAME DIRECTION - Sideswipe Angle, Vehicle on Left
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor Careless Driving, Inattentive Operation, Improper Driving, Driving Without Due Care
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Damaged Areas Top
Damaged Areas Undercarriage
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired Reported as Unknown if Impaired
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Vehicle #2 Vehicle #2
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 1
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Buick/Opel
Body Type Compact Utility (ANSI D-16 Utility Vehicle Categories “Small” and “Midsize”)
NCSA Model 404
Registration State Arkansas
Registered Vehicle Owner Driver (in This Crash) Was Registered Owner
VIN KL4CJGSB2LB0
Model Year 2020
VPIC Make ID 468
VPIC Model ID 1842
VPIC Body Class Sport Utility Vehicle (SUV)/Multi-Purpose Vehicle (MPV)
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed Unknown
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 11 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Functional Damage
Vehicle Towed Not Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present Driver Present
Drivers License State Arkansas
Driver Zip Code 72904
Non CDL License Type Full Driver License
Non CDL License Status Valid
CDL License Status No Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
CDL Endorsements No Endorsements Required for This Vehicle
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle Valid License for This Class Vehicle
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Restrictions or Not Applicable
Driver Height 64
Driver Weight 200
Previous Recorded Crashes 0
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 0
Previous BAC Suspensions 0
Previous Other Suspensions 0
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, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve Right
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement Negotiating a Curve
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Adjacent Lane (Same Direction) Over Left Lane Line
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver Unknown/Not Reported
Precrash Stability Tracking
Pre-impact Location Stayed in Original Travel Lane
Crash Type CATEGORY II: SAME TRAFFICWAY, SAME DIRECTION - Sideswipe Angle, Vehicle on Right
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Obstruction Noted
Moving Violations None
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid Not Reported
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted Not Distracted
Driver Impaired None/Apparently Normal
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Vehicle #3 Vehicle #3
Fatalities 0
Number of Occupants 0
Hit and Run No Hit and Run
NCSA Make Dodge
Body Type Minivan
NCSA Model 442
Registration State Arkansas
Registered Vehicle Owner Driverless/Motor Vehicle Parked/Stopped off Roadway
VIN 1B4GP25372B5
Model Year 2002
VPIC Make ID 476
VPIC Model ID 14831
VPIC Body Class Minivan
Body Class Not Applicable
Lower Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Upper Weight Rating Class 1: 6,000 lbs or less (2,722 kg or less)
Vehicle Trailing No Trailers
Jackknife Not an Articulated Vehicle
Motor Carrier ID 00000000000
Vehicle Configuration Not Applicable
Cargo Body Type Not Applicable
Bus Use Not a Bus
Special Vehicle Use No Special Use Noted
Emergency Vehicle Use Not Applicable
Speed Limit 65
Travel Speed 0
Underride / Override No Underride or Override
Rollover No Rollover
Rollover Location No Rollover
Initial Contact Point 6 O'Clock
Extent of Damage Disabling Damage
Vehicle Towed Towed
Most Harmful Event Motor Vehicle In-Transport
Fire Occurence False
Automated Driving System Present Not Reported
Automated Driving System Level Not Reported
Automated Driving System Engaged Not Reported
Driver Drinking No Drinking
Driver Present No Driver Present/Not Applicable
Drivers License State No Driver Present (Since 2010)
Driver Zip Code 99997
Non CDL License Type No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Non CDL License Status No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver
CDL License Status No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
CDL Endorsements No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
License Compliance With Class of Vehicle No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Compliance with LIcense Restrictions No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Driver Height 998
Driver Weight 997
Previous Recorded Crashes 998
Previous BAC Suspensions (Underage) 998
Previous BAC Suspensions 998
Previous Other Suspensions 998
Previous DWI 998
Previous Speeding Convictions 998
Previous Other Moving Violations 998
Month of Oldest Violation No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Year of Oldest Violation 9998
Month of Newest Violation No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Year of Newest Violation 9998
Speeding Related No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Trafficway Description Two-Way, Divided, Positive Median Barrier
Total Lanes in Roadway Two Lanes
Roadway Alignment Curve Right
Roadway Grade Level
Roadway Surface Type Blacktop, Bituminous, or Asphalt
Roadway Surface Condition Dry
Traffic Control Device No Controls
Traffic Control Device Functioning No Controls
Pre Event Movement No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Critical Precrash Event OTHER MOTOR VEHICLE ENCROACHING INTO LANE From Adjacent Lane (Same Direction) Over Left Lane Line
Attempted Avoidance Maneuver No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Precrash Stability No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Pre-impact Location No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Crash Type CATEGORY VI: MISCELLANEOUS - Other Crash Type
Vehicle Related Factor None Noted
Driver Related Factor None Noted
Visibility Obstructions No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Moving Violations No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Driver Maneuvered to Avoid No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Vehicle Factors None Noted
Damaged Areas 1 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 2 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 3 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 4 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 5 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 6 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 7 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 8 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 9 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 10 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 11 O'Clock
Damaged Areas 12 O'Clock
Driver Distracted No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver Present
Driver Impaired No Driver Present/Unknown if Driver
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Crash Events

Event #1 Event #1
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact4 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #2
Area Of Impact11 O'Clock
Event #2 Event #2
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact12 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsMotor Vehicle In-Transport
Vehicle Vehicle #3
Area Of Impact6 O'Clock
Event #3 Event #3
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of ImpactNon-Harmful Event
Sequence of EventsRan off Road - Right
Event #4 Event #4
VehicleVehicle #1
Area Of Impact9 O'Clock
Sequence of EventsTree (Standing Only)

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