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Damon Cotton, 62, dies after being ejected from motorcycle in single-vehicle accident on State Route 46 near Leola, Arkansas

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Modified Date: 
Tue, 06/14/2022 - 1:45pm
Accident Date: 
Sunday, June 12, 2022

Sheridan man killed in Sunday morning motorcycle accident

A Sheridan man was killed early Sunday morning in a motorcycle accident near Leola in Grant County, according to the Arkansas State Police.

Motorcycle crashes over weekend in Arkansas kill 2, injure 1, authorities say

Cotton was driving a Harley Davidson motorcycle east on Arkansas 46 when he lost control and was thrown from the vehicle, according to a preliminary report from Arkansas State Police. 

Since motorcycle crashes often end in serious injuries, victims need immediate help

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Type: Motorcycle Accident
Topics: 
Ejected from Vehicle
People Involved: 
Damon Cotton
Roadway: 
State Route 46
City: 
Leola, AR
County: 
Grant County, AR
Area: 
Little Rock-Pine Bluff, AR