St. Francis County, AR — March 18, 2025, at least one person was injured as the result of a multi-truck accident that happened around 2:17 p.m. along I-40.

According to preliminary information about the accident, it happened near Forrest City near Exit 242 for New Castle Road.

Investigators said that traffic was moving along eastbound lanes of the interstate. Somehow, a crash occurred involving multiple commercial trucks. Due to the crash, at least one person had to be transported from the scene with unspecified injuries.

Right now, investigations are ongoing.

Commentary by Attorney Michael Grossman

It's not too unusual for there to be so few details available this soon after a serious commercial truck accident. They can be incredibly complex, and it takes time, state-of-the-art tools, and ample experience to properly navigate. Sometimes, even authorities aren't able to handle that on their own.

It's one of the reasons I tend to rely on independent accident reconstructionists. For victims and families to get the help they need, they need to be sure they're getting the full story. If authorities were so focused on clearing the crash scene that they failed to gather and preserve evidence, that can prove challenging.

That's why it's often prudent to follow up with authorities as soon as possible to gauge whether they're taking investigations seriously or the crash would be better off in the hands of independent investigators.