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ALTUS, AR – A driver was killed when his truck was involved in a collision with another 18-wheeler in Johnson County Friday morning.
According to River Valley Now, the incident occurred on Interstate 40 east between mile markers 50 and 51 near Altus at about 7:43 a.m.
Investigators with the Arkansas State Police determined that the driver of a Peterbilt going east on I-40 veered off the roadway into the grass on the shoulder, then re-entered the eastbound lanes at a slow rate of speed. The driver of an eastbound Kenworth 18-wheeler did not realize the Peterbilt was going at slow speed and slammed into the back of the truck, state troopers said.
The driver of the Kenworth was pronounced dead at the scene. He was identified as 37-year-old Jeremy E. Kennedy of Little Rock. The other truck driver, whose name was not released, was not injured.
The accident shut down eastbound traffic on I-40 near the scene for several hours, and motorists were diverted onto Exit 47.
At Pfeifer Law, our dedicated Arkansas truck accident attorney is here to help if you or a loved one have been the victim of an accident involving an 18-wheeler. We will fight on your behalf for financial compensation for your expenses following a traumatic accident caused by another driver. Contact our offices today at 501-374-4440 for a free consultation.