An early morning accident between Manila and Dell claimed the life of driver Carroll Finley, 56, of Lamar, Ark.
According to the Arkansas State Police preliminary crash summary, the accident happened at approximately 2:32 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Highway 18/West of Highway 181, in Mississippi County.
Finley was driving a 2009 Kenworth semi truck and trailer traveling east on Highway 18 when it went off the roadway and struck a guard rail.
The investigating officer was Trooper Brad Hitchcock. Assisting agencies included Manila Fire Department, Dell Fire Department, Mississippi County Sheriff's Department and Manila Police Department.
The accident forced closure of Highway 18 for several hours, opening at 8:30 a.m.
Finley was pronounced dead at the scene.