Fatal Collision Near Lacey, Wednesday Morning

October 6th, 2011 by Joe Burgess

HWY 425 South, just north of Ladelle, was the scene of a fatal motor vehicle collision, Wednesday morning around 6:15, as this Ford pick-up collided head on with this Toyota Corolla. Monticello’s Fire and Rescue Team was called out to extricate the occupants from one of the vehicles.

SEEMS and MASI both responded, taking the surviving victims to Drew Memorial Hospital, and all threee were then transferred to other hospitals.

Arkansas State Police worked the accident scene, assisted by Drew County Sherriff’s deputies.

Traffic was shut down in both directions, but re-opened around 8 o’clock.

The deceased was identified as Teodoro Mendiola, age 51, of Hamburg.

According to reports, the accident occurred whne the driver of the southbound Toyota crossed the center line, and collided with the Ford.

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Marie Rodela says:

October 5, 2011 at 3:13 pm

Praying for all involved and their families.
Peace.

linda rowe funderburg says:

October 5, 2011 at 6:06 pm

prayer for those in the accident

Alice says:

October 5, 2011 at 6:54 pm

Our prayers and deepest sympathy to these families.

bailey says:

October 6, 2011 at 11:17 am

this is one of the main reason why we as bus driver’s are hard and serious about our student when they are not seating or refuse to remain in their seats. Yes, parent’s get upset at the bus driver’s because the child (rens) report to them something else, but we must do what is require by law. this is the route i take every day and i take it serious. SAFETY ALWAYS FIRST

Allison Morgan says:

October 6, 2011 at 1:03 pm

PRAYING FOR THE FAMILIES!!!!

Stacy Cater says:

October 6, 2011 at 5:23 pm

Sympathies and prayers for those involved and their families.

Bailey,I totally agree. Your first concern is the childrens’ safety and that’s what a good driver is all about. Kids will tell their parents anything to stay out of trouble. Thank you for being a responsible driver and looking after the kids.