Monticello Live

Shortly after 10 PM, Tuesday night, a two vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of Winchester Road and Highway 65. (more…)

The driver of this Buick sedan was traveling east, near Bayou Bartholomew, on Highway 138 near Winchester, yesterday at 4:30 when she lost control of her vehicle. (more…)

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Around 7:45 AM, Thursday morning, a city trash truck working its route backed into a Entergy power pole on the west end of Jordan Drive, near the medical complex.

Currently 10 customers are without power, and Entergy is on the scene, however, most of those customers are medical and clinic related.

Power should be restored soon.

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Around 7 AM, Monday morning, an unloaded log truck was traveling north on Highway 425 , north of the Monticello city limits, when the fifth-wheel came loose, dropping the trailer in the inside lanes of northbound traffic.

Drew County deputies are on the scene, detouring traffic onto the shoulder.

Please use caution when traveling.

Shortly after 6 AM, Thursday, the driver of this eastbound Chevy trailblazer lost control of their vehicle on Highway 35 West, between Rock Springs and Oak Grove Freewill Baptist Church.

A Drew County Deputy worked the accident, and no injuries were reported.

Just a reminder to drive safely, with the extra traffic this weekend. You don’t have to be doing anything wrong or reckless, to be involved in an accident.

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An eastbound loaded chip truck overturned in dead man’s curve, Tuesday morning, around 10 AM.

Sources in the area tell us that Drew County Sheriff Deputies, Arkansas State Troopers, ambulances and Monticello Fire and Rescue responded.

No other details are available.

Big Wrecker of Monticello removed the chip truck.

At approximately 10 PM, Thursday evening, a serious two car collision occurred near Vincent Lane on Highway 425 North.

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Just before 4 AM, Tuesday morning, the driver of this unloaded log truck was attempting a sharp turn in a curve when the truck overturned on to a Union Pacific railroad track, on Highway 159 near Masonville, just a couple miles across the Drew County line, towards McGehee. (more…)

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Firefighters recovering hoses ladders and equipment after wreck.

Firetruck being towed away from the scene by Big Wrecker.

At 1:30, Sunday afternoon, the Monticello Fire Department was responding to a fire on Highway 425 South. (more…)

Note:the next page contains a graphic image of the crash site. Sensitive readers should use caution before proceeding.

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At 6:13 AM, Monday morning, a 25-year-old Hamburg man died in a two vehicle collision on 530 North, (more…)

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Wednesday, at 2 PM, the driver of this northbound log truck lost control of his vehicle on N. Gabbert St., north of Pope Street.   (more…)

According to the Arkansas State Police, a 44-year-old Monticello woman lost her life, Sunday evening, in a fatality car crash on Highway 425 north, just past the Campground Loop intersection. (more…)

Around 2 PM, Sunday afternoon, the driver of this westbound Ford pick up lost control of his vehicle, as he was traveling toward Monticello on Highway 35, just east of the 278 bypass.

The Ford left the roadway, and became airborne after colliding with a driveway, narrowly missing a tree. DCSO worked the accident,

MASI responded, but did not transport.

Around 8 AM, Monday morning, MPD received a report of a few minor 3 vehicle accident on S. Main St., near the intersection with Midway Route.

The vehicles involved were a Ford F150, a Ford Mustang, and a Toyota RAV4. No injuries were reported and no wreckers were needed.

MPD worked the accident.

Minutes after 7 AM, Thursday, the driver of this 18-wheeler was traveling north in Drew County on Highway 65, north of Tillar.

He lost control of his tractor – trailer in the ice and snow, causing it to roll over.

DCSO and AHP responded. The driver was reportedly uninjured.

Driving conditions are basically the same today as they were yesterday, please use caution or stay home.

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Monday morning, at 8:30, the driver of the Chevy Tahoe lost control of the vehicle in the snow and ice, as they were traveling north on Highway 425 near the Lincoln County line, coming to a stop after it rolled over.

DCSO responded to the scene. The driver was transported to DMH by SEEMS. The Tahoe was removed by Rangle Wrecker.

Friday afternoon, shortly after 4 PM, 2 pick-up trucks collided at the intersection of Highway 425 North and Barkada Road.

MPD and SEEMS responded, although no one was transported.

Rod’s Wrecker removed the Ford. The Dodge was parked at a nearby business, and removed by a toner.