James R. Russell, 67, killed, and Jeffery and Rebecca Brasel, both 51, injured in accident on Arkansas Highway 27 near Mountain Home, Arkansas
Modified Date:
Wed, 03/11/2015 - 4:01pmAccident Date:
Monday, March 9, 2015Baxter Co. man killed in crash, 2 injured
A Mountain Home man died after a crash in Searcy County.
Man killed in 2-car crash Monday night
An Arkansas State Police report by Cpl. Clinton Evans said Brasel with his wife, Rebecca, both 51 of Everton, as a passenger was eastbound on Highway 27 in a 2009 Chevrolet, while James R. Russell, 67, of Mountain Home was westbound in a 2000 Honda.
1 killed, 2 injured in head-on wreck
James Russell, 67, of Mountain Home was driving a 2000 Honda west on Arkansas 27 when he attempted to negotiate a curve, crossed over the centerline and struck a 2009 Chevrolet traveling east, state police said. The wreck occurred at 8:32 p.m. Monday.
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James R. Russell was driving on Arkansas Highway 27 at around 8:30 p.m. when the road turned to the right, and he crossed the centerline, hitting another vehicle. In the other vehicle was Jeffery and Rebecca Brasel who were injured and taken to a hospital in Harrison. Russell died in the crash. The road was wet at the time of the crash.
Type: Car Accident
Topics:
Elderly DriversPeople Involved:
James R. Russell
Rebecca Brasel
Jeffery Brasel
Roadway:
Arkansas Highway 27 at Red Oak LaneCity:
Mountain Home, ARCounty:
Baxter County, ARArea:
Springfield, MO
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