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Richard Futrell Jr Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash on Highway 119 in Clay County
Richard Allen Futrell Jr., a resident of Piggott, Arkansas, was killed Friday evening in a two-vehicle crash involving an SUV and a tractor-trailer in Clay County, according to the Arkansas State Police.
The fatal collision occurred around 4:40 p.m. at the intersection of State Highway 119 and Clay 508 near Rector.
According to a preliminary crash report released by Arkansas State Police, Futrell was driving a 2008 Volvo XC90 northbound on Highway 119 behind a 2007 International tractor-trailer.
Investigators said the tractor-trailer began making a right turn when the Volvo failed to slow down and collided with the right side of the trailer.
Emergency responders arrived at the scene following the crash, but Futrell suffered fatal injuries in the collision.
Authorities confirmed that his next of kin have been notified.
The Arkansas State Police noted that weather conditions were clear and the roadway was dry at the time of the accident.
Officials have not yet released additional information regarding possible contributing factors, and the crash remains under investigation.
SAN DIEGO, Calif. โ Authorities are responding to an initial report of an incident involving a small aircraft at Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport (MYF) in San Diego.
The airport is located at 3750 John J. Montgomery Drive, where officials are investigating the reported aircraft incident.
Details about what happened, including whether anyone was injured or the extent of any damage, have not yet been released.
Emergency crews and authorities are expected to assess the situation and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Further information is expected to be released as officials continue their response and investigation.