Two Vehicle Accident Slows Traffic Thursday Near Black Rock

At 1:13 pm the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a semi vs passenger car accident on Hwy 117 outside Black Rock. Lawrence County Deputies, Black Rock Fire, ProMed Ambulance and Black Rock Police were all dispatched to the area.

No injuries were reported but the passenger vehicle sustained heavy damage, minor damage to the semi. Witnesses stated the female driver crossed the centerline and side swiped the semi sending her vehicle spinning off into the ditch.

The accident is being investigated by the Arkansas State Police, Cook’s Wrecker Service removed the vehicle. Hwy 117 had both lanes reopened shortly after noon.