Four People Die in Traffic Crash in Searcy County

A two-vehicle crash claims four lives this week.

According to the accident report from the Arkansas State Police, the crash occurred on Highway 65 Monday afternoon in rural Searcy County when a pick-up driven by 69-year-old Dennis Tippen of Louisiana crossed the centerline and struck a Jeep driven by 44-year-old Jessica West of St. Joe. Both drivers and passengers in both vehicles including a minor in West's vehicle, were killed in the collision. 

Conditions were clear and dry at the time of the crash according to the ASP Report.