Walnut Ridge Fire Department, Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office, Medic One Ambulance and the Lawrence County Coroner are on scene of a fatal one vehicle accident on Hwy 63 near Lawrence 703.
At 9:41 pm the Lawrence County Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a one vehicle rollover on Hwy 63 with the victim trapped under the vehicle. Walnut Ridge Fire Department responded with several emergency vehicles to the accident. Lawrence County Deputies were on scene within moments closely followed by fire and medical personnel.
Shortly after arriving on scene the Lawrence County Coroner was requested to the scene. The accident is being investigated by the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office and the Arkansas State Police. Units on scene requested assistance from the Arkansas Highway Department reporting the highway was completely ice covered.
The name of the victim has not been released at this time.
For more information on the Lawrence County Sheriff’s Office visit www.lawrencecountysheriffsoffice.com .
For more information on the Walnut Ridge Fire Department visit www.walnutridgefd.com .