Sunday morning collision happened along Highway 140
POINSETT, AR, (September 22, 2024) - Early Sunday morning, a devastating crash occurred on State Highway 140 in Poinsett County.
Kobe Maddox was one of two people injured on Sunday morning when the vehicle they were passengers in crashed in Poinsett County. The driver died in the wreck.
One individual died and two others were injured in the accident, which took place at approximately 7 a.m. in Marked Tree.
Reports indicated that a 2017 Chevrolet Camaro crossed the centerline and veered off the left side of the road, striking an embankment at 309 E. State Highway 140 before becoming airborne and colliding with a utility pole. The vehicle then overturned, ejecting all three occupants upon impact.
The driver, a 21-year-old man from Gilmore, was fatally injured.
Two passengers in the vehicle sustained injuries. One of the victims was identified as Kobe Gage Maddox, age 22, of Marked Tree.
While authorities are investigating the details of the crash, our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic event.
CRASH INVESTIGATION
Each year, motor vehicle crashes in this country kill roughly 36,000 people and injure 1.9 million more. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, speeding was the primary cause of fatal crashes in 2018, followed by the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication; failure to stay in the proper lane; failure to yield the right of way; and distracted driving.
“Road conditions, visibility, and lighting are all possible contributing factors considered and examined,” said Candice Bond, an experienced attorney and Managing Partner with Bond Legal.
“An accident reconstruction team is sometimes needed to help piece together what happened. All of these resources are necessary for helping clients receive monetary compensation for damages or a loss following a collision,” said Bond.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIM
Kobe Maddox may have the right to pursue a personal injury claim pending an investigation.
Stefano Formica, of counsel at Bond Legal, said, “Injured victims involved in a collision often seek a personal injury claim to cover the cost of medical bills, future medical care, loss of income, emotional trauma, and pain and suffering.
"Insurance companies can be notoriously unconcerned with the mounting costs that an injured party may accrue. An attorney can help. We protect the victims of these tragedies daily, forcing the insurance companies to pay for their mistakes,” he added.
Newsline's national legal analysts Candice Bond and Stefano Formica are experienced in serious injury auto accidents, and if you or a family member need help they are available for a free consultation to guide you
(Candice Bond, Managing Partner, and Stefano Formica, Of Counsel, at Bond Legal, are the national legal analysts for Newsline. Newsline can and does use quotes from prior interviews with our analysts for our news articles. If you would like to contact Bond Legal to help you, please call 866-985-6515 or use the submission box found on this page. Legal analysts quoted may or may not be licensed in your state).