Minutes after 6 AM, Monticello dispatch received a call, reporting a two truck collision, approximately 2 miles west of the Monticello city limits, on Highway 278 West.
Drew County deputies responded, along with Reggie’s Wrecker, who removed the Ford from the area.
Vehicles involved included an eastbound Ford F150 pick up, which collided with the side of the westbound work truck, before the Ford crossed the westbound lane and entered the tree line, completely.
No injuries were reported at the scene.
It was misting rain at the time.
The University of Arkansas at Monticello (UAM) is pleased to announce that in November 2023, the Windgate Foundation approved a multi-year grant totaling $298,924 for the university. 
