Minor killed in traffic accident in Benton County

GARFIELD, Arkansas – A minor was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Benton County on July 27.

According to an accident report from the Arkansas Department of Public Safety (DPS), the minor driver, whose name is not disclosed, was behind the wheel at the time of the accident.

The accident occurred at 11:42 a.m. in Garfield. The report states that the victim’s vehicle was traveling westbound on Main Street as it approached a curve. A second vehicle traveling eastbound on Main Street collided head-on with the first vehicle.

According to the report, road conditions were clear and dry.

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