Motorcyclist Charles Fredrick White, 25, killed when car crosses into oncoming traffic on CR 27 in Lafayette County, Arkansas

Modified Date:

Wed, 10/14/2015 - 10:44am

Accident Date:

Thursday, October 8, 2015

Stamps man dies after motorcycle struck by oncoming vehicle

A Stamps man died Thursday morning after his motorcycle was struck by a vehicle that veered into oncoming traffic in Lafayette County, according to an Arkansas State Police report. The driver of the vehicle, whose name was not released, was traveling north on County Road 27 about 10:25 a.m. Thursday in a 2007 Chevrolet when the driver crossed into southbound traffic, striking the driver of a 1999 Honda motorcycle, 25-year-old Charles Fredrick White.

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Type: Motorcycle Accident

People Involved:

Charles Fredrick White

Roadway:

County Road 27

County:

Lafayette County, AR

Area:

Shreveport, LA