Rodney D. Laster, Sr., and Charlotte Laster die in fatal Jonesboro, Arkansas car crash
Fatal Jonesboro, Arkansas car crash death of Rodney D. Lancaster, Sr., and Charlotte Lancaster
Arkansas law enforcement have confirmed the identities of two individuals killed in a serious road incident Tuesday afternoon. The incident occurred on Highway 155 near Jonesboro.
Initial information from authorities indicates the collision happened around 1:27 p.m. on June 24th, located approximately at mile marker 47 on Highway 155 in Jonesboro. State police responded to the scene and secured the area.
Officials confirmed a section of Highway 155 was closed for an extended period as crews worked to clear the accident site. The closure lasted until late afternoon.
According to reports, the vehicle involved was a 2013 Dodge Challenger driven by a 47-year-old man from Trumann. Tragically, both occupants of the vehicle suffered fatal injuries after the car departed the roadway and collided with a tree.
Emergency dispatch services reported the highway remained closed while officials addressed the aftermath of the accident. The full investigation into the causes of the incident is ongoing by the Arkansas State Police.
The incident has prompted updates to local news coverage, highlighting the tragic nature of this event. Authorities continue to process the scene and provide official statements as this story develops.